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Pedar Jalvi

Finnish Sami writer (1888-1916) · Writers · Died at 28

Pedar Jalvi or Peđar Jalvi was Finland's first Sámi writer and has been called the principal figure of Sámi literature. He attended the Jyväskylä Teachers College, from which he graduated in 1915. While he was teaching in Savitaipale, he wrote his first book, Muohtačalmmit (Snowflakes), which was published in 1915.

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About this person

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1916 · aged 28