Pentti Saarikoski

Finnish writer, poet and translator (1937–1983)
Person human Q2718927
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Pentti Saarikoski

Summary

Pentti Saarikoski is a human[1]. Born in Impilahti[2], he… he was born on September 2, 1937[3]. He passed away in Joensuu[4]. He died on August 24, 1983[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], politician[7], poet[8], writer[9], and translator[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Pentti Saarikoski was born in Impilahti[2].
  • Pentti Saarikoski passed away in Joensuu[4].
  • Pentti Saarikoski was born on September 2, 1937[3].
  • Pentti Saarikoski died on August 24, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at New Valamo[12].
  • Among Pentti Saarikoski's spouses was Mia Berner[13].
  • Pentti Saarikoski was married to Tuula Saarikoski[14].
  • Among Pentti Saarikoski's spouses was Tuula-Liina Varis[15].
  • A child of Pentti Saarikoski was Saska Saarikoski[16].
  • A child of Pentti Saarikoski was Helena Saarikoski[17].
  • A child of Pentti Saarikoski was Juri Saarikoski[18].
  • Pentti Saarikoski held citizenship in Finland[19].
  • Finnish was Pentti Saarikoski's native language[20].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's professions included linguist[6].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's professions included politician[7].
  • Pentti Saarikoski worked as a poet[8].
  • Pentti Saarikoski worked as a writer[9].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's professions included translator[10].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's professions included lyricist[21].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's field of work was creative and professional writing[22].
  • Pentti Saarikoski's field of work was translating activity[23].
  • Pentti Saarikoski was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[24].
  • Pentti Saarikoski received the Kalevi Jäntti Award[25].
  • Pentti Saarikoski received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26].
  • Pentti Saarikoski received the Aleksis Kivi Award[27].

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Origins and Family

Pentti Saarikoski's place of birth was Impilahti[2]. He was born on September 2, 1937[3]. Finnish was his native language[20].

Education

Pentti Saarikoski was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], politician[7], poet[8], writer[9], translator[10], and lyricist[21]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[22], an academic discipline[28] and translating activity[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[25], a literary award[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1942[31]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1943[34]; Aleksis Kivi Award[27], a literary award[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1936[37]; and Mikael Agricola Prize[38], a literary award[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1957[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mia Berner[13], a writer[42], 1923–2009[43], of Sweden[44]; Tuula Saarikoski[14], a writer[45], 1936–2021[46], of Finland[47]; and Tuula-Liina Varis[15], a journalist[48], b. 1942[49], of Finland[50], awarded the Runeberg Prize[51]. Children include Saska Saarikoski[16], a journalist[52], b. 1963[53], of Finland[54], awarded the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class[55]; Helena Saarikoski[17], a folklorist[56], b. 1958[57], of Finland[58]; and Juri Saarikoski[18], a painter[59], b. 1961[60], of Finland[61]. Pentti Saarikoski was affiliated with the Finnish People's Democratic League[62].

Death and Burial

Pentti Saarikoski died on August 24, 1983[5]. He died in Joensuu[4]. Burial took place at New Valamo[12].

Why It Matters

Pentti Saarikoski has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Pentti Saarikoski born?

Pentti Saarikoski was born in Impilahti[2].

Where did Pentti Saarikoski die?

Pentti Saarikoski died in Joensuu[4].

Who was Pentti Saarikoski married to?

Pentti Saarikoski's spouses include Mia Berner[13], Tuula Saarikoski[14], and Tuula-Liina Varis[15].

What did Pentti Saarikoski do for work?

Pentti Saarikoski worked as linguist[6], politician[7], poet[8], writer[9], and translator[10].

Where did Pentti Saarikoski go to school?

Pentti Saarikoski was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[24].

What awards did Pentti Saarikoski receive?

Honors received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[25], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], Aleksis Kivi Award[27], and Mikael Agricola Prize[38].

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  11. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  27. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  32. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  33. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0359563-Saarikoski-Pentti-19371983
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  6. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, politician, poet +4
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  7. 9w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party Finnish People's Democratic League
    Place of death Joensuu
    Influenced by
    Educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum
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