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355 Notable deaths
in Helsinki
Rolf Nevanlinna
Finnish mathematician (1895–1980) known for his research in complex analysis.
Born October 22nd, 1895 in Joensuu.
Died May 28th, 1980 at 84 years old in Helsinki.
Antti Aarne
Finnish folklorist (1867-1925).
Born December 5th, 1867 in Pori.
Died February 5th, 1925 at 57 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Ville Ritola
Finnish long distance runner.
Born January 18th, 1896 in Peräseinäjoki. [ref]
Died April 24th, 1982 at 86 years old in Helsinki.
Harri Holkeri
Prime minister of finland from 1987 to 1991.
Born January 6th, 1937 in Oripää. [ref]
Died August 7th, 2011 at 74 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Leevi Madetoja
Finnish composer (1887–1947).
Born February 17th, 1887 in Oulu.
Died October 6th, 1947 at 60 years old in Helsinki.
Lars Jansson
Author and cartoonist (1926-2000).
Born October 8th, 1926 in Helsinki.
Died July 31st, 2000 at 73 years old in Helsinki.
Timo Sarpaneva
Finnish industrial designer (1926-2006).
Born October 31st, 1926 in Helsinki.
Died October 2nd, 2006 at 79 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Väinö Tanner
Finnish politician, prime minister of finland (1881–1966).
Born March 12th, 1881 in Helsinki.
Died April 19th, 1966 at 85 years old in Helsinki.
Elissa Aalto
Finnish architect (1922–1994) married to alvar aalto.
Born November 22nd, 1922 in Kemi. [ref]
Died April 12th, 1994 at 71 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Kalevi Sorsa
Prime minister of finland (1930–2004).
Born December 21st, 1930 in Keuruu.
Died January 16th, 2004 at 73 years old in Helsinki.
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