Henrik Tikkanen

Finland-Swedish author and illustrator (1924–1984)
Person human Q1800181
Henrik Tikkanen
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Henrik Tikkanen

Summary

Henrik Tikkanen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on September 9, 1924[3]. He died in Espoo[4]. He died on May 19, 1984[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and illustrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henrik Tikkanen was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Henrik Tikkanen passed away in Espoo[4].
  • Henrik Tikkanen was born on September 9, 1924[3].
  • Henrik Tikkanen died on May 19, 1984[5].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's father was Toivo Tikkanen[9].
  • Henrik Tikkanen was married to Märta Tikkanen[10].
  • Henrik Tikkanen held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Henrik Tikkanen's native language[12].
  • Henrik Tikkanen worked as a writer[6].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's education included a stint at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[13].
  • Henrik Tikkanen received the Eino Leino Prize[14].
  • Henrik Tikkanen is recorded as male[15].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[17].
  • Henrik Tikkanen was part of the conflict Continuation War[18].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's family name is recorded as Tikkanen[19].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's given name is recorded as Henrik[20].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's given name is recorded as Georg[21].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's allegiance is recorded as Finland[23].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's described by source is recorded as Svenskt konstnärslexikon[25].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1945—1980[26].
  • Henrik Tikkanen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Henrik Tikkanen was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on September 9, 1924[3]. His father was Toivo Tikkanen[9]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Education

Henrik Tikkanen was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and illustrator[7].

Recognition

Henrik Tikkanen received the Eino Leino Prize[14].

Personal Life

Henrik Tikkanen was married to Märta Tikkanen[10].

Death and Burial

Henrik Tikkanen died on May 19, 1984[5]. He passed away in Espoo[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[17].

Why It Matters

Henrik Tikkanen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Henrik Tikkanen born?

Henrik Tikkanen was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Henrik Tikkanen die?

Henrik Tikkanen passed away in Espoo[4].

Who were Henrik Tikkanen's parents?

Henrik Tikkanen's father was Toivo Tikkanen[9].

Who was Henrik Tikkanen married to?

Henrik Tikkanen's spouses include Märta Tikkanen[10].

What did Henrik Tikkanen do for work?

Henrik Tikkanen worked as writer[6] and illustrator[7].

Where did Henrik Tikkanen go to school?

Henrik Tikkanen was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[13].

What awards did Henrik Tikkanen receive?

Honors received include Eino Leino Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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