About Antti Rannanjärvi
Lived 1828 – 1882 (aged 54). Antti Rannanjärvi was a Finnish farmer.
Antti Rannanjärvi (born 4 April 1828, Ylihärmä – 12 August 1882, Ylihärmä) was a Finnish farmer and puukkojunkkari, who led a gang of criminals together with Antti Isotalo. Rannanjärvi continued to make trouble in the later part of his life but did not have to face the authorities. He was killed by Erkki Fränti, called "Prännin Erkki" by the locals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antti Rannanjärvi?
Finnish criminal (1828–1882)
When was Antti Rannanjärvi born?
Antti Rannanjärvi was born on 4 April 1828 in Ylihärmä.
When did Antti Rannanjärvi die?
Antti Rannanjärvi died on 12 August 1882.
What was Antti Rannanjärvi's occupation?
Antti Rannanjärvi was a farmer.
What nationality was Antti Rannanjärvi?
Antti Rannanjärvi was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Antti Rannanjärvi
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