Erkki Tanttu
Finnish illustrator and cartoonist (1907-1985)
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Summary
Erkki Tanttu was born on October 3, 1907[1], in Vyborg[2]. He died on May 5, 1985[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5], cartoonist[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], and exlibrist[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Markku Tapani Tanttu[11]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[12], Grand Duchy of Finland[13]
- Native language: Finnish[14]
- Notable work: Rymy-Eetu[15]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Professor[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Tanttu[19]
- Given name: Erkki[20]
- Work location: Helsinki[21], Porvoo[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[23]
- Birth name: Erkki Lauri Lydén[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[25]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[26]
- Has works in the collection: Finnish National Gallery[27], Huis van het boek[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
FAQs
Where was Erkki Tanttu born?
Erkki Tanttu's place of birth was Vyborg[2].
Where did Erkki Tanttu die?
Erkki Tanttu died in Helsinki[4].
What did Erkki Tanttu do for work?
Erkki Tanttu worked as an illustrator[5], cartoonist[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], and exlibrist[9].
What awards did Erkki Tanttu receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16] and Professor[17].