Onni Okkonen

Onni Okkonen (1886–1962) was a Finnish writer, art critic and painter.

Onni Okkonen in brief

Born
1886
Died
1962
Known for
writer, art critic, painter, art historian and art collector
Place of birth
Korpiselkä
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Overview

Born at Korpiselkä in 1886, died at Helsinki in 1962.

In detail

training under Johan Jakob Tikkanen and Yrjö Hirn is recorded. the recorded working language is Finnish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki. Employment is recorded with University of Helsinki.

Work by Onni Okkonen is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Onni Okkonen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5404394: Onni Okkonen

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