Aino Kallas
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Summary
Aino Kallas was born on August 2, 1878[1], in Vyborg[2]. She died on November 9, 1956[3], in Helsinki[4]. She worked as a writer[5] and short story writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kiiskilä[8]
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[9]
- Father: Julius Krohn[10]
- Mother: Minna Krohn[11]
- Spouse: Oskar Kallas[12]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[13], Estonia[14], Grand Duchy of Finland[15], Russian Empire[16]
- Native language: Finnish[17]
- Educated at: Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[18]
- Notable work: Lähtevien laivojen kaupunki[19], Ants Raudjalg[20], The Wolf's Bride[21]
- Award received: Aleksis Kivi Award[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Movement: Impressionism[24]
- Genre: historical prose literature[25], drama fiction[26], autobiography[27]
- Commons category: Aino Kallas[28]
- Family name: Kallas[29]
- Given name: Aino[30]
- Pseudonym: Aino Suonio[31]
- Work location: Tartu[32], London[33], Helsinki[34]
- Described by source: Aino Kallas: Maailman sydämessä[35], Writers in Finland 1809–1916[36], The History of Nordic Women's Literature[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[38]
- Name in native language: Aino Kallas[39]
- Start of work period: 1897[40]
- Sibling: Helmi Krohn[41], Kaarle Krohn[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Aino Kallas include she prize[43], an award[44], in Finland[45], founded in 2004[46].
Why It Matters
Aino Kallas has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for her include she prize[43], an award[44], in Finland[45], founded in 2004[46].
FAQs
Where was Aino Kallas born?
Aino Kallas was born in Vyborg[2].
Where did Aino Kallas die?
Aino Kallas passed away in Helsinki[4].
Who were Aino Kallas's parents?
Aino Kallas's father was Julius Krohn[10]. Aino Kallas's mother was Minna Krohn[11].
Who was Aino Kallas married to?
Aino Kallas's spouses include Oskar Kallas[12].
What did Aino Kallas do for work?
Aino Kallas worked as a writer[5] and short story writer[6].
Where did Aino Kallas go to school?
Aino Kallas was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[18].
What awards did Aino Kallas receive?
Honors received include Aleksis Kivi Award[22].