Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
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Summary
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi was born on July 8, 1885[1], in Oulu[2]. He died on August 4, 1962[3], in Turku[4]. He worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], literary scholar[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Turku Cemetery[11]
- Child: Inna Koskenniemi[12]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[13], Grand Duchy of Finland[14]
- Native language: Finnish[15]
- Occupation: writer[16]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[17], poetry[18], literary studies[19], literary criticism[20]
- Employer: University of Turku[21], Aika[22]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[23], Oulun Lyseon Lukio[24]
- Award received: Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[25], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[27], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[28], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: poetry[31], essay[32]
- Commons category: V.A. Koskenniemi[33]
- Family name: Koskenniemi[34]
- Given name: Veikko[35], Antero[36]
- Work location: Turku[37], Helsinki[38], Oulu[39]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1809–1916[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[42]
- Official name: Veikko Antero Forsnäs[43], Veikko Antero Koskenniemi[44]
- Birth name: Veikko Antero Forsnäs[45]
Why It Matters
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Veikko Antero Koskenniemi born?
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi was born in Oulu[2].
Where did Veikko Antero Koskenniemi die?
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi passed away in Turku[4].
What did Veikko Antero Koskenniemi do for work?
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], literary scholar[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Veikko Antero Koskenniemi go to school?
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi was educated at University of Helsinki[23] and Oulun Lyseon Lukio[24].
What awards did Veikko Antero Koskenniemi receive?
Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[25], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[27], and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[28].