Deaths in...
355 Notable deaths
in Helsinki
Albin Stenroos
Finnish long distance runner (1889–1971).
Born February 24th, 1889 in Vehmaa.
Died April 30th, 1971 at 82 years old in Helsinki.
Veikko Vennamo
Finnish politician (1913-1997).
Born June 11th, 1913 in Jaakkima. [ref]
Died June 12th, 1997 at 84 years old in Helsinki.
Johannes Linnankoski
Finnish writer (1869-1913).
Born October 18th, 1869 in Askola.
Died August 10th, 1913 at 43 years old in Helsinki.
Erkki Aaltonen
Finnish composer (1910–1990).
Born August 17th, 1910 in Hämeenlinna.
Died March 8th, 1990 at 79 years old in Helsinki.
Uno Cygnaeus
Finnish priest and founder of finland's school system (1810–1888).
Born October 12th, 1810 in Hämeenlinna.
Died January 2nd, 1888 at 77 years old in Helsinki.
Edvin Laine
Finnish film director (1905–1989).
Born July 13th, 1905 in Iisalmi.
Died November 18th, 1989 at 84 years old in Helsinki (multiple myeloma).
Ilmari Kianto
Finnish writer (1874–1970).
Born May 7th, 1874 in Pulkkila.
Died April 27th, 1970 at 95 years old in Helsinki.
Vilho Väisälä
Finnish meteorologist (1889–1969).
Born September 28th, 1889 in Kontiolahti, Utra.
Died August 12th, 1969 at 79 years old in Helsinki.
Martin Wegelius
Finnish composer (1846–1906).
Born November 10th, 1846 in Helsinki. [ref]
Died March 22nd, 1906 at 59 years old in Helsinki.
Helena Westermarck
Finnish artist, editor (1857-1938).
Born November 20th, 1857 in Helsinki. [ref]
Died April 6th, 1938 at 80 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
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