Olavi Veistäjä

Finnish journalist and screenwriter (1908–1988)
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Olavi Veistäjä

Summary

Olavi Veistäjä is a human[1]. Born in Priozersk[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1908[3]. He passed away in Tampere[4]. He died on August 27, 1988[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and screenwriter[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Olavi Veistäjä's place of birth was Priozersk[2].
  • Olavi Veistäjä passed away in Tampere[4].
  • Olavi Veistäjä was born on April 27, 1908[3].
  • Olavi Veistäjä died on August 27, 1988[5].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's father was V. Vesterdahl[9].
  • Olavi Veistäjä held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's professions included journalist[6].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Olavi Veistäjä received the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11].
  • Olavi Veistäjä is recorded as male[12].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's family name is recorded as Vesterdahl[14].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's family name is recorded as Veistäjä[15].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's given name is recorded as Gunnar[16].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's given name is recorded as Olavi[17].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's pseudonym is recorded as Olavi Vesistö[18].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's pseudonym is recorded as Parras[19].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[20].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's birth name is recorded as Gunnar Olavi Vesterdahl[21].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's sibling is recorded as Verneri Veistäjä[22].
  • Olavi Veistäjä's P14750 is recorded as 05BB-C4F3-2F12-1781-C4D5[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Olavi Veistäjä was born in Priozersk[2]. He was born on April 27, 1908[3]. His father was V. Vesterdahl[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Olavi Veistäjä received the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11].

Death and Burial

Olavi Veistäjä died on August 27, 1988[5]. He died in Tampere[4].

Why It Matters

Olavi Veistäjä is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Olavi Veistäjä born?

Olavi Veistäjä's place of birth was Priozersk[2].

Where did Olavi Veistäjä die?

Olavi Veistäjä died in Tampere[4].

Who were Olavi Veistäjä's parents?

Olavi Veistäjä's father was V. Vesterdahl[9].

What did Olavi Veistäjä do for work?

Olavi Veistäjä worked as journalist[6] and screenwriter[7].

What awards did Olavi Veistäjä receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id 827623
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  2. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Gunnar, Olavi
    Imported from
    Family name Vesterdahl, Veistäjä
    Date of death +1988-08-27T00:00:00Z
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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