Veikko Huovinen
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Summary
Veikko Huovinen was born on May 7, 1927[1], in Simo[2]. He died on October 4, 2009[3], in Sotkamo[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], and prose writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
- Native language: Finnish[10]
- Award received: Kalevi Jäntti Award[11], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[12], Aleksis Kivi Award[13], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: fiction literature[17], satire[18], humorous literature[19]
- Commons category: Veikko Huovinen[20]
- Participated in conflict: Continuation War[21]
- Family name: Huovinen[22]
- Given name: Veikko[23]
- Work location: Sotkamo[24], Helsinki[25], Kuhmo[26]
- Allegiance: Finland[27]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[29]
- Significant person: Pentti Haanpää[30]
- Writing language: Finnish[31]
- P14750: C04A-1D43-382B-CA2F-AE39[32]
Why It Matters
Veikko Huovinen has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by Arto Paasilinna[35], a writer[36], 1942–2018[37], of Finland[38], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[39], specialised in literature[40].
FAQs
Where was Veikko Huovinen born?
Veikko Huovinen was born in Simo[2].
Where did Veikko Huovinen die?
Veikko Huovinen died in Sotkamo[4].
What did Veikko Huovinen do for work?
Veikko Huovinen worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], and prose writer[7].
What awards did Veikko Huovinen receive?
Honors received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[11], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[12], Aleksis Kivi Award[13], and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14].
Who did Veikko Huovinen influence?
Veikko Huovinen has been cited as an influence by Arto Paasilinna[35].