Paavo Haavikko | |
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 Paavo Haavikko in 1960 | |
| Born | 25 January 1931 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 6 October 2008 (aged 77) Helsinki, Finland |
Paavo Juhani Haavikko (January 25, 1931 in Helsinki – October 6, 2008) was a Finnish poet, playwright, essayist and publisher, considered one of the country's most outstanding writers. He published more than 70 works, and his poems have been translated to 12 languages.