Mårten Westö
Finnland-Swedish poet, journalist and translator
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Summary
Mårten Westö was born on May 15, 1967[1], in Helsinki[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], translator[4], poet[5], and author[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Johannes Westö[8]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
- Native language: Swedish[10]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[11]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[12], Swedish School of Social Science[13]
- Award received: Arvid Mörne Prize[14], Tanssiva karhu[15], Hugo Bergroth award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Westö[18]
- Given name: Mårten[19]
- Official website: https://www.martenwesto.net/[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[21], Finnish[22], English[23]
- Sibling: Kjell Westö[24]
- Writing language: Swedish[25]
- Curriculum vitae URL: https://www.circoloscandinavo.it/residency-programme-1/2011-2015/m%C3%A5rten-west%C3%B6/[26]
FAQs
Where was Mårten Westö born?
Mårten Westö was born in Helsinki[2].
What did Mårten Westö do for work?
Mårten Westö worked as a journalist[3], translator[4], poet[5], and author[6].
Where did Mårten Westö go to school?
Mårten Westö was educated at University of Helsinki[12] and Swedish School of Social Science[13].
What awards did Mårten Westö receive?
Honors received include Arvid Mörne Prize[14], Tanssiva karhu[15], and Hugo Bergroth award[16].