About Erkki Räikkönen
Lived 1900 – 1961 (aged 60). Erkki Räikkönen was a Finnish politician and writer.
Erkki Aleksanteri Räikkönen (13 August 1900 – 30 March 1961) was a Finnish nationalist leader.
Born in St. Petersburg to a cantor, he attended the University of Helsinki before taking part in the ill-fated mission to secure independence for Karelia in 1921. Like most of those who took part in this event he joined the Academic Karelia Society (AKS), helping to found the movement along with Elias Simojoki and Reino Vähäkallio.
Along with Herman Gummerus and Vilho Annala Räikkönen was the founder of the Patriotic People's Movement in 1932.
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Who was Erkki Räikkönen?
Finnish politician (1900–1961)
When was Erkki Räikkönen born?
Erkki Räikkönen was born on 13 August 1900 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Erkki Räikkönen die?
Erkki Räikkönen died on 30 March 1961 in Sweden.
What was Erkki Räikkönen's occupation?
Erkki Räikkönen was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Erkki Räikkönen?
Erkki Räikkönen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erkki Räikkönen. https://biography.guide/erkki-raikkonen/
MLA: "Erkki Räikkönen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/erkki-raikkonen/.
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