Paavo Haavikko
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Summary
Paavo Haavikko was born on January 25, 1931[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on October 6, 2008[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], and publisher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Marja-Liisa Vartio[11], Ritva Haavikko[12]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[13]
- Native language: Finnish[14]
- Award received: Eino Leino Prize[15], Aleksis Kivi Award[16], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[18], Swedish Academy Nordic Prize[19], America Award in Literature[20], Samuli Paronen Prize[21], doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[22], Q12373132[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: modernist literature[25], poetry[26], aphorism[27], drama[28], historical prose literature[29]
- Commons category: Paavo Haavikko[30]
- Cause of death: disease[31]
- Family name: Haavikko[32]
- Given name: Paavo[33], Juhani[34]
- Pseudonym: Anders Lieksman[35]
- Work location: Helsinki[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Partner in business or sport: Aulis Sallinen[38]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[40]
- Birth name: Paavo Juhani Haavikko[41]
- Name in native language: Paavo Haavikko[42]
- Start of work period: 1951[43]
Why It Matters
Paavo Haavikko has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Paavo Haavikko born?
Paavo Haavikko was born in Helsinki[2].
Where did Paavo Haavikko die?
Paavo Haavikko passed away in Helsinki[4].
Who was Paavo Haavikko married to?
Paavo Haavikko's spouses include Marja-Liisa Vartio[11] and Ritva Haavikko[12].
What did Paavo Haavikko do for work?
Paavo Haavikko worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], and publisher[8].
What awards did Paavo Haavikko receive?
Honors received include Eino Leino Prize[15], Aleksis Kivi Award[16], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], and Neustadt International Prize for Literature[18].