Torsten Steinby

Finnish journalist (1908-1996)
Person human Q6188303
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Torsten Steinby

Summary

Torsten Steinby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on August 25, 1908[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 16, 1995[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], translator[7], and historian[8].

Key Facts

  • Torsten Steinby was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Torsten Steinby passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Torsten Steinby was born on August 25, 1908[3].
  • Torsten Steinby died on October 16, 1995[5].
  • Torsten Steinby held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Torsten Steinby held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[10].
  • Swedish was Torsten Steinby's native language[11].
  • Torsten Steinby worked as a journalist[6].
  • Torsten Steinby's professions included translator[7].
  • Torsten Steinby's professions included historian[8].
  • Torsten Steinby received the Swedish Academy Finland Prize[12].
  • Torsten Steinby received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[13].
  • Torsten Steinby is recorded as male[14].
  • Torsten Steinby's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Torsten Steinby's Commons category is recorded as Torsten Steinby[16].
  • Torsten Steinby's family name is recorded as Steinby[17].
  • Torsten Steinby's given name is recorded as Torsten[18].
  • Torsten Steinby's work location is recorded as Helsinki[19].
  • Torsten Steinby's work location is recorded as Rome[20].
  • Torsten Steinby's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1945—1980[21].
  • Torsten Steinby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[22].
  • Torsten Steinby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsinki[2], Torsten Steinby… he was born on August 25, 1908[3]. Swedish was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], translator[7], and historian[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[12], an award[24], in Sweden[25], founded in 1966[26] and Karl Emil Tollander Prize[13], a literary award[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1913[29].

Death and Burial

Torsten Steinby died on October 16, 1995[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Torsten Steinby born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Torsten Steinby…

Where did Torsten Steinby die?

Torsten Steinby died in Helsinki[4].

What did Torsten Steinby do for work?

Torsten Steinby worked as journalist[6], translator[7], and historian[8].

What awards did Torsten Steinby receive?

Honors received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[12] and Karl Emil Tollander Prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Helsinki
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