Biography
Virpi Hämeen-Anttila (born 15 October 1958 in Espoo) is a Finnish writer, translator, and researcher. She was the recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2002 along with her husband Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, for their work in translating and promoting multicultural literature. In addition to being a best-selling novelist, she is a translator and non-fiction writer. She also teaches Sanskrit and the history of Indian art at Helsinki University.
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Known ForWriting
GenderFemale
Birthday1958-10-15 (65 years old)
Birth NameVirpi Helena Määttä
Birth PlaceEspoo, Finland
SpouseJaakko Hämeen-Anttila
CitizenshipsFinland
ResidencesVantaa, Finland
AwardsVantaa cultural prize, Eino Leino Prize
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