About Pentti Haanpää
Lived 1905 – 1955 (aged 49). Pentti Haanpää was a Finnish novelist, short story writer and writer.
Pentti Haanpää (October 14, 1905 – September 30, 1955) was a Finnish author. He was born in Pulkkila, and is best known for his books Vääpeli Sadon tapaus 1935 and Noitaympyrä 1931. He drowned on a fishing trip on Iso Lamujärvi in Pyhäntä, aged 49.
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Who was Pentti Haanpää?
Finnish writer (1905–1955)
When was Pentti Haanpää born?
Pentti Haanpää was born on 14 October 1905 in Leskelä.
When did Pentti Haanpää die?
Pentti Haanpää died on 30 September 1955 in Iso Lamujärvi.
What was Pentti Haanpää's occupation?
Pentti Haanpää was a novelist, short story writer and writer.
What nationality was Pentti Haanpää?
Pentti Haanpää was Finnish.
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