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Pirjo Hassinen

b. 1957

Finnish writer

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About Pirjo Hassinen

Born 1957. Pirjo Hassinen is a Finnish writer.

Pirjo Hassinen (born 14 November 1957) is a Finnish writer. Her novels have been translated into several languages including German and Norwegian. She has also written under the pen name of Birgitta Hurme. Born in Kuopio, Hassinen studied political science and philosophy at the University of Jyväskylä.

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Important facts

Born

14 November 1957, Kuopio

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Writer

Nationality

Finland

Awards

Thanks for the Book Award; Savonia Prize; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Also known as

Pirjo Annikki Hassinen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pirjo Hassinen's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pirjo Hassinen?

Finnish writer

When was Pirjo Hassinen born?

Pirjo Hassinen was born on 14 November 1957 in Kuopio.

What is Pirjo Hassinen's occupation?

Pirjo Hassinen is a writer.

What nationality is Pirjo Hassinen?

Pirjo Hassinen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pirjo Hassinen

· Wikidata: Q11888204

· DBpedia: Pirjo Hassinen

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pirjo Hassinen. https://biography.guide/pirjo-hassinen/

MLA: "Pirjo Hassinen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pirjo-hassinen/.

Chicago: "Pirjo Hassinen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pirjo-hassinen/.

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