Lauri Viljanen

Finnish poet, translator and journalist
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Lauri Viljanen

Summary

Lauri Viljanen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kaarina[2]. He was born on September 6, 1900[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on September 29, 1984[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6], poet[7], actor[8], writer[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lauri Viljanen's place of birth was Kaarina[2].
  • Lauri Viljanen passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Lauri Viljanen was born on September 6, 1900[3].
  • Lauri Viljanen died on September 29, 1984[5].
  • Among Lauri Viljanen's spouses was Elina Vaara[12].
  • Lauri Viljanen held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Lauri Viljanen's professions included literary critic[6].
  • Lauri Viljanen worked as a poet[7].
  • Lauri Viljanen worked as an actor[8].
  • Lauri Viljanen worked as a writer[9].
  • Lauri Viljanen worked as a translator[10].
  • Lauri Viljanen worked as a journalist[14].
  • Lauri Viljanen was employed by University of Helsinki[15].
  • Lauri Viljanen received the Aleksis Kivi Award[16].
  • Lauri Viljanen received the Q10663850[17].
  • Lauri Viljanen received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Lauri Viljanen was a member of Tulenkantajat[19].
  • Lauri Viljanen is recorded as male[20].
  • Lauri Viljanen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lauri Viljanen's family name is recorded as Viljanen[22].
  • Lauri Viljanen's given name is recorded as Lauri[23].
  • Lauri Viljanen's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1917–1944[24].
  • Lauri Viljanen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].

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Origins and Family

Lauri Viljanen was born in Kaarina[2]. He was born on September 6, 1900[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], poet[7], actor[8], writer[9], translator[10], and journalist[14]. Lauri Viljanen was employed by University of Helsinki[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Aleksis Kivi Award[16], a literary award[26], in Finland[27], founded in 1936[28]; Q10663850[17], a literary award[29], in Sweden[30], founded in 1947[31]; and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1942[34].

Personal Life

Lauri Viljanen was married to Elina Vaara[12].

Death and Burial

Lauri Viljanen died on September 29, 1984[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Lauri Viljanen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Lauri Viljanen born?

Lauri Viljanen's place of birth was Kaarina[2].

Where did Lauri Viljanen die?

Lauri Viljanen passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who was Lauri Viljanen married to?

Lauri Viljanen's spouses include Elina Vaara[12].

What did Lauri Viljanen do for work?

Lauri Viljanen worked as literary critic[6], poet[7], actor[8], writer[9], and translator[10].

What awards did Lauri Viljanen receive?

Honors received include Aleksis Kivi Award[16], Q10663850[17], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Project Runeberg. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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