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355 Notable deaths
 in Helsinki

Yrjö Kokko

Finnish writer and veterinarian (1903-1977).

Born October 16th, 1903 in Sortavala.

Died September 6th, 1977 at 73 years old in Helsinki.

Rabbe Enckell

Finnish swedish poet, writer and painter (1903-1974).

Born March 3rd, 1903 in Tammela.

Died June 17th, 1974 at 71 years old in Helsinki (cancer).

Arvo Aalto

Finnish politician (1932–2025).

Born July 13th, 1932 in Rovaniemi. [ref]

Died April 28th, 2025 at 92 years old in Helsinki. [ref]

Armas Toivonen

Athletics competitor.

Born January 20th, 1899 in Halikko.

Died September 12th, 1973 at 74 years old in Helsinki.

Emil Lindh

Sailor (1867–1937).

Born April 15th, 1867 in Helsinki.

Died September 3rd, 1937 at 70 years old in Helsinki.

Hjalmar Procopé

Finnish politician and diplomat (1889-1954).

Born August 8th, 1889 in Stockholm.

Died March 8th, 1954 at 64 years old in Helsinki.

Jussi Kurikkala

Finnish cross-country skier.

Born August 12th, 1912 in Kalajoki.

Died March 10th, 1951 at 38 years old in Helsinki.

Anders Donner

Finnish astronomer (1854–1938).

Born November 5th, 1854 in Kokkola.

Died April 15th, 1938 at 83 years old in Helsinki.

Johannes Gabriel Granö

Finnish geographer (1882-1956).

Born March 14th, 1882 in Lapua.

Died February 23rd, 1956 at 73 years old in Helsinki.

Kaarlo Bergbom

Finnish theatre director (1843-1906).

Born October 2nd, 1843 in Vyborg. [ref]

Died January 17th, 1906 at 62 years old in Helsinki.

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