Pentti Holappa
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Summary
Pentti Holappa was born on August 11, 1927[1], in Ylikiiminki[2]. He died on October 10, 2017[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], journalist[6], poet[7], politician[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11]
- Native language: Finnish[12]
- Occupation: writer[13]
- Position held: Minister of Culture[14]
- Award received: Finlandia Award[15], Finnish State Prize for Literature[16], Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], Officer of Arts and Letters[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[21]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Finland[22]
- Genre: modernism[23], poetry[24]
- Commons category: Pentti Holappa[25]
- Unmarried partner: Olli-Matti Ronimus[26]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[27]
- Residence: Ikaalinen[28], Tampere[29], Paris[30]
- Family name: Holappa[31]
- Given name: Pentti[32], Vihtori[33]
- Official website: http://www.penttiholappa.net/[34]
- Work location: Helsinki[35], Tampere[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Partner in business or sport: Olli-Matti Ronimus[38]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40], Finnish[41]
- Birth name: Pentti Vihtori Holappa[42]
- Significant person: Olli-Matti Ronimus[43]
Why It Matters
Pentti Holappa has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Pentti Holappa born?
Pentti Holappa's place of birth was Ylikiiminki[2].
Where did Pentti Holappa die?
Pentti Holappa died in Helsinki[4].
What did Pentti Holappa do for work?
Pentti Holappa worked as a linguist[5], journalist[6], poet[7], politician[8], and translator[9].
What awards did Pentti Holappa receive?
Honors received include Finlandia Award[15], Finnish State Prize for Literature[16], Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].