J. H. Erkko

Finnish poet and playwright (1849–1906)
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Summary

J. H. Erkko was born on January 16, 1849[1], in Orimattila[2]. He died on November 16, 1906[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], playwright[7], aphorist[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Finland[12]
  • Member of: Lake Tuusula Artist Community[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: J. H. Erkko[15]
  • Residence: Erkkola[16]
  • Family name: Erkko[17]
  • Given name: Juho[18]
  • Topic's main category: Category:J. H. Erkko[19]
  • Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[22], Writers in Finland 1809–1916[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[24]
  • Sibling: Eero Erkko[25]

Why It Matters

J. H. Erkko is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was J. H. Erkko born?

J. H. Erkko's place of birth was Orimattila[2].

Where did J. H. Erkko die?

J. H. Erkko died in Helsinki[4].

What did J. H. Erkko do for work?

J. H. Erkko worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], playwright[7], aphorist[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name → Juho
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