Anders Westö
Swedish-speaking writer and journalist from Finland
1961 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish-speaking writer and journalist from Finland
Born
August 6, 1961
Age
~65 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, journalist
FinlandBorn in Helsinki
1961
Born in Helsinki (1961-08-06)
1997
AwardThanks for the Book Award
2001
AwardDe Nios Vinterpris
2004
AwardGrand Prize of the Swedish Cultural Foundation
2006
AwardFinlandia Award
2008
AwardPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anders Westö?+
Anders Westö is Swedish-speaking writer and journalist from Finland. Born in 1961.
What does the name Anders mean?+
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Anders Westö born?+
Anders Westö was born on August 6, 1961.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Anders is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Anders — August 6, 1961
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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