Pentti Saarikoski
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Pentti Saarikoski was one of the most important poets in the literary scene of Finland during the 1960s and 1970s. His body of work comprises poetry and translations, among them such classics as Homer's Odyssey and James Joyce's Ulysses. Wikipedia
Born: September 2, 1937, Pitkyarantsky District, Russia
Died: August 24, 1983 (age 45 years), Joensuu, Finland
Place of burial: Valamo Monastery, Uusi Valamo, Finland
Spouse: Mia Berner (m. 1975–1983), Tuula-Liina Varis (m. 1967–1975), Marjukka Saarikoski (m. 1964–1966), and more
Children: Saska Saarikoski, Helena Saarikoski, Juri Saarikoski, and more
Grandchildren: Otso Hyttinen, Alma Snellman, Elsa Snellman, and more
