Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Finnish writer
Died when: 77 years 27 days (924 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Veikko Antero Koskenniemi (8 July 1885 – 4 August 1962) was a Finnish poet born in Oulu.From 1921 to 1948, Koskenniemi served as Professor of Literary History at the University of Turku.
He was the university's rector from 1924 to 1932.In 1948 he became a member of the Finnish Academy.He died in Turku.
V.A.Koskenniemi is one of Finland's most popular writers.Koskenniemi was well known for his poems, travel books, and essays.
He was influenced by Goethe, Runeberg, French and Symbolists.He is perhaps best known for writing the lyrics for the Finlandia hymn.
Asteroid 1697 Koskenniemi, discovered in 1940–1941, is named after him.
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