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Armi Ratia – Founder of Marimekko / Marimekon perustaja
Armi Ratia (1912–1979) was one of Finland’s most influential designers and entrepreneurs. She founded Marimekko,…
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Kaija Saariaho – A Modern Voice in Music / Nykymusiikin suuri ääni
Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023) was a Finnish composer whose works changed the world of contemporary classical…
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Väinö Linna – Author of The Unknown Soldier / Tuntemattoman sotilaan kirjoittaja
Väinö Linna (1920–1992) is one of Finland’s most widely read authors. His novel Tuntematon sotilas…
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Tove Jansson – Creator of the Moomins / Muumien luoja
Tove Jansson (1914–2001) was a Finnish writer, painter, and illustrator, but she is best known…
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Akseli Gallen-Kallela – Painter of the Kalevala / Kalevalan kuvaaja
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931) was one of Finland’s most important painters. He is best known for…
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Jean Sibelius – Finland’s National Composer / Suomen kansallissäveltäjä
Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) is Finland’s most famous composer and one of the country’s greatest cultural…
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Elias Lönnrot – Creator of the Kalevala / Kalevalan kokoaja
Elias Lönnrot was a Finnish physician, philologist, and above all, the creator of the Kalevala,…