Katarina Taikon
Swedish Romani writer-actor
1932 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish Romani writer-actor
Born
July 29, 1932
Died
1995 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
actor, writer, political activist
SwedenBorn in Almby parishDied in Ytterhogdal
1932
Born in Almby parish (1932-07-29)
1995
Died in Ytterhogdal
About
Katarina Taikon-Langhammer was a Swedish Romani activist, leader in the civil rights movement, writer and actor, from the Kalderash sub group. She was the sister of Rosa Taikon. She has been called the Martin Luther King of Sweden.
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Who is Katarina Taikon?+
Katarina Taikon-Langhammer was a Swedish Romani activist, leader in the civil rights movement, writer and actor, from the Kalderash sub group. She was the sister of Rosa Taikon. She has been called the Martin Luther King of Sweden.
What does the name Katarina mean?+
The name Katarina means "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Katarina Taikon born?+
Katarina Taikon was born on July 29, 1932.
When did Katarina Taikon die?+
Katarina Taikon died in 1995, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.
The name Katarina is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Katarina
Katarina — July 29, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Respect.
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