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Henrik Tikkanen

Finland-Swedish author and illustrator (1924-1984) · Finland · On the map · Writers · Died at 59

Georg Henrik Tikkanen was a Finland-Swedish author, known primarily for anti-war literature. Several of his works are either autobiographical or semi-autobiographical. Though Finnish, he published primarily in his mother tongue, Swedish. He was born and lived much of his life in Helsinki, and died of leukemia in Espoo.

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Awards

Eino Leino Prize1975

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He was married to the Finnish writer Märta Tikkanen.

Country
Finland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1984 · aged 59

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