About Matti Aikio
Lived 1872 – 1929 (aged 57). Matti Aikio was a Norwegian poet, writer, journalist, sculptor and painter.
Matti Aikio ( born Mathis Isaksen; 18 June 1872 in Karasjok – 25 July 1929 in Oslo) was a Norwegian Sami writer. He was one of the first Sami writers in Norway. Due to his excellent performance at the county school in Vadsø he got one of the two seats that were reserved for Sami people at the teacher seminary in Tromsø in 1890. This was his first encounter with the Norwegian language.
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Who was Matti Aikio?
Saami poet and writer (1872-1929)
When was Matti Aikio born?
Matti Aikio was born on 18 June 1872 in Karasjok Municipality.
When did Matti Aikio die?
Matti Aikio died on 25 July 1929 in Oslo.
What was Matti Aikio's occupation?
Matti Aikio was a poet, writer, journalist, sculptor and painter.
What nationality was Matti Aikio?
Matti Aikio was Norwegian.
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