Juhani Aho

Finnish author and journalist (1861-1921)
Person human Q348623
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Juhani Aho

Summary

Juhani Aho is a human[1]. He was born in Lapinlahti[2]. He was born on September 11, 1861[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 8, 1921[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Juhani Aho's place of birth was Lapinlahti[2].
  • Juhani Aho passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Juhani Aho was born on September 11, 1861[3].
  • Juhani Aho died on August 8, 1921[5].
  • Juhani Aho's father was Theodor Brofeldt[10].
  • Among Juhani Aho's spouses was Venny Soldan-Brofeldt[11].
  • A child of Juhani Aho was Heikki Aho[12].
  • A child of Juhani Aho was Antti Aho[13].
  • A child of Juhani Aho was Björn Soldan[14].
  • Juhani Aho held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Juhani Aho held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Finnish was Juhani Aho's native language[17].
  • Juhani Aho's professions included journalist[6].
  • Juhani Aho's professions included writer[7].
  • Juhani Aho worked as a novelist[8].
  • Juhani Aho was educated at University of Helsinki[18].
  • Juhani Aho's education included a stint at Kuopio Lyceum High School[19].
  • Juhani Aho was a member of Lake Tuusula Artist Community[20].
  • Juhani Aho was influenced by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson[21].
  • Juhani Aho is recorded as male[22].
  • Juhani Aho's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Juhani Aho is associated with the naturalism movement[24].
  • Juhani Aho's Commons category is recorded as Juhani Aho[25].
  • Juhani Aho's unmarried partner is recorded as Tilly Soldan[26].
  • The cause of death was diphtheria[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lapinlahti[2], Juhani Aho… he was born on September 11, 1861[3]. His father was Theodor Brofeldt[10]. Finnish was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[18], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Kuopio Lyceum High School[19], an upper secondary school in Finland[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1872[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Personal Life

Among Juhani Aho's spouses was Venny Soldan-Brofeldt[11]. Children include Heikki Aho[12], a photographer[35], 1895–1961[36], of Finland[37]; Antti Aho[13], a writer[38], 1900–1960[39], of Finland[40]; and Björn Soldan[14], a cinematographer[41], 1902–1953[42], of Finland[43].

Death and Burial

Juhani Aho died on August 8, 1921[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was diphtheria[27].

Why It Matters

Juhani Aho ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Juhani Aho born?

Juhani Aho was born in Lapinlahti[2].

Where did Juhani Aho die?

Juhani Aho died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Juhani Aho's parents?

Juhani Aho's father was Theodor Brofeldt[10].

Who was Juhani Aho married to?

Juhani Aho's spouses include Venny Soldan-Brofeldt[11].

What did Juhani Aho do for work?

Juhani Aho worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Juhani Aho go to school?

Juhani Aho was educated at University of Helsinki[18] and Kuopio Lyceum High School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Unmarried partner Tilly Soldan
    Member of Lake Tuusula Artist Community
    Occupation
    Given name Juhani
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Juhani Ahon hautamuistomerkki 1930 Iisalmi.jpg"
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