Kaari Utrio
1942
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
genre: historical novel
country of citizenship: Finland
native language: Finnish
languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish
educated at: University of Helsinki
occupation: politician, historian, novelist, writer, publisher
award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Finnish State Prize for Literature, Kirjapöllö Award, Warelius Award, State Award for Public Information, Kirjailijaliiton tunnustuspalkinto, Alfred Kordelin Prize
position held: academician
official website: kaariutrio.fi
Kaari Marjatta Utrio (born 28 July 1942, official surname Utrio-Linnilä, formerly Virkajärvi) is a Finnish writer. She has written over 35 historical novels and 13 non-fiction books on historical topics. She is a historian, holding the degree of Master of Arts from the University of Helsinki, and has retired from the position of Professor in service of the Finnish State Commission of Fine Arts. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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