Sofi Oksanen
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Summary
Sofi Oksanen was born on January 7, 1977[1], in Jyväskylä[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], and publisher[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,000 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[7]
- Ethnic group: Estonians[8], Finns[9]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[10], University of Jyväskylä[11], Theatre Academy Helsinki[12]
- Notable work: Purge[13], Stalin's Cows[14], Baby Jane[15], Norma[16]
- Award received: Kalevi Jäntti Award[17], Finlandia Award[18], Waltari Award[19], Runeberg Prize[20], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class[21], Nordic Council Literature Prize[22], Prix Femina étranger[23], Prix du roman Fnac[24], Q137863831[25], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], Swedish Academy Nordic Prize[27], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[28], Finnish National Prize[29], Union of Finnish Writers Award[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[32]
- Commons category: Sofi Oksanen[33]
- Family name: Oksanen[34]
- Given name: Sofi[35], Elina[36]
- Official website: http://www.sofioksanen.com/[37], http://www.sofioksanen.fi/[38]
- Work location: Helsinki[39]
- Described by source: The History of Nordic Women's Literature[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[41], Estonian[42]
- Birth name: Sofi-Elina Oksanen[43]
- Start of work period: 2003[44]
Why It Matters
Sofi Oksanen has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to her include Purge[47], a literary work[48]; Stalin's Cows[49], a literary work[50]; and When the Doves Disappeared[51], a literary work[52].
FAQs
Where was Sofi Oksanen born?
Sofi Oksanen's place of birth was Jyväskylä[2].
What did Sofi Oksanen do for work?
Sofi Oksanen worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], and publisher[5].
Where did Sofi Oksanen go to school?
Sofi Oksanen was educated at University of Helsinki[10], University of Jyväskylä[11], and Theatre Academy Helsinki[12].
What awards did Sofi Oksanen receive?
Honors received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[17], Finlandia Award[18], Waltari Award[19], and Runeberg Prize[20].