Einar Leino
Finnish poet and journalist (1878–1926)
1878 — 1926
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish poet and journalist (1878–1926)
Born
July 6, 1878
Died
1926 (age ~48)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in PaltamoDied in Tuusula
1878
Born in Paltamo (1878-07-06)
1926
Died in Tuusula
About
Eino Leino was a Finnish poet and journalist who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish poetry and a national poet of Finland. His poems combine modern and Finnish folk elements. Much of his work is in the style of the Kalevala and folk songs in general. Nature, love, and despair are frequent themes in Leino's work. He is beloved and widely read in Finland today.
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Who is Einar Leino?+
Eino Leino was a Finnish poet and journalist who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish poetry and a national poet of Finland. His poems combine modern and Finnish folk elements. Much of his work is in the style of the Kalevala and folk songs in general. Nature, love, and despair are frequent
What does the name Einar mean?+
The name Einar means "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Einar Leino born?+
Einar Leino was born on July 6, 1878.
When did Einar Leino die?+
Einar Leino died in 1926, at approximately 48 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.
The name Einar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Einar — July 6, 1878
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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