Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a businessman from Vaasa, Finland. His first company—a pizzeria—was called Pizzeria No 1 and

Is a businessman from Vaasa, Finland. His first company—a pizzeria—was called Pizzeria No 1 and it was founded in 1976 in the center of Vaasa. Nowadays he is known as the "Pizza-emperor" (Pizzakeisari in Finnish), because he is the founder of a well known pizza franchise chain called Kotipizza. The chain is said to be the biggest one in the Nordic countries. He is also the founder of a shipping company called RG Line, a hotel chain called Omenahotelli and another pizza chain called Golden Rax Pizzabuffet. Most of his companies are subsidiaries of Grönblom International LTD, where Rabbe Grönblom acts as director. Golden Rax Pizzabuffet however is nowadays a part of Finland's largest hotel & restaurant company Restel Oy Ltd, where Rabbe Grönblom sits on the board. He is also on the board of the Finnish tyre company Nokian Renkaat (since 2003).

Was a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party, Professor, diplomat, and Prime Minister

Was a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party, Professor, diplomat, and Prime Minister of Finland .The most important function and accomplishment of Erich's cabinet was a peace treaty with the Russian SFSR. The peace treaty was made in Tartu,

Was a Finnish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 100 metres, Stenberg

Was a Finnish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 100 metres, Stenberg placed fifth in his first round heat to be eliminated from competition. His preliminary heat of the 200 metres only had three runners in it, so Stenberg's

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor. She received a bronze medal in the relay event at the 1968 Wor

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor. She received a bronze medal in the relay event at the 1968 World Orienteering Championships in Linköping, together with Pirjo Seppä and Tuula Hovi.[1]

Professor of philosophy at the University of Tampere. Ms. Kauppi was an internationally recognized s

Professor of philosophy at the University of Tampere. Ms. Kauppi was an internationally recognized scholar of Leibniz and intensional logic.

Is a Finnish actor whose career has mainly based on television.Vierikko began acting in 1978 on tele

Is a Finnish actor whose career has mainly based on television.Vierikko began acting in 1978 on television working consistently throughout the 1980s and 1990s appearin in a number of TV series. In film he starred in the 2003 film Sibelius working with Finnish director Timo Koivusalo and actors such as Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen, Seela Sella, Miina Turunen and Vesa Vierikko.

Is a Finnish politician . He holds a doctor's degree of economics from the University of Helsinki an

Is a Finnish politician . He holds a doctor's degree of economics from the University of Helsinki and has also studied in the U.S. and in the UK.Ilaskivi is best known as the mayor of Helsinki from 1979 to 1991. Previously he was Managing director of the

A Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is often called "Raipe" or "Maestro" by his fans

A Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is often called "Raipe" or "Maestro" by his fans. He is the world record holder for most international games played.Helminen started his career in his native town, playing for one of oldest teams in the country, Ilves. After two gold medals in junior leagues, Helminen got to play for Ilves in the SM-liiga (Finland's top ice hockey league) in 1982. His first international success came in 1984 when Finland won silver in the U20 World Championship tournament in Sweden. Helminen broke the record for most points scored in an Under-20 tournament and was selected for the All-Star team. This attracted the attention of people scouting new talent for the professional teams in the National Hockey League in North America. That spring Helminen also took part in his first Olympic games in Sarajevo.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Ilves, RU-38 P

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Ilves, RU-38 Pori, and Ässät.

He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 125th overall

He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 125th overall, and spent his NHL career with Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks. In 1984 Summanen joined the Edmonton Oilers from Europe at end of the regular season. H

A Finnish philosopher. Tuomela received his first degree of doctor of philosophy in 1968 from the Un

A Finnish philosopher. Tuomela received his first degree of doctor of philosophy in 1968 from the University of Helsinki) and the second one in 1969 from Stanford University. Tuomela has been full professor of philosophy (especially methodology and philosophy of the social sciences) at the Department of Philosophy, University of Helsinki since 1971.Having earlier worked and published in many fields of philosophy, especially philosophy of science and philosophy of action, the theory of social action has been his main research interest.

Is a Finnish politician and member of Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns. He was electe

Is a Finnish politician and member of Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns. He was elected to Finnish Parliament in 1987.

Is a Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1986 to 1994. He won a silver medal in the team large hill

Is a Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1986 to 1994. He won a silver medal in the team large hill at the 1991 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme and finished 20th in the individual large hill at those same championships.

Is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of t

Is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

Was a Finnish official without party affiliation who served as Prime Minister of Finland in 1957 to

Was a Finnish official without party affiliation who served as Prime Minister of Finland in 1957 to 1958

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player.He is currently playing for the Espoo Blues in the Finni

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player.He is currently playing for the Espoo Blues in the Finnish SM-Liiga. He joined the club in May 2007. He started his career in 1995 and has played with several finish clubs including HPK, Espoo Blues, Jokerit and

Is a Finnish footballer who plays for FC Honka in the Veikkausliiga.

Is a Finnish footballer who plays for FC Honka in the Veikkausliiga.

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for FC Honka in the Finnish Premier Division. He is a mi

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for FC Honka in the Finnish Premier Division. He is a midfielder. Schüller made his debut in an FC Honka jersey during the 2008 Finnish League Cup and his Premier Division debut in August 2008 against RoPS.

Was a Finnish rock singer. His records were published on such labels as Love Records. His nickname B

Was a Finnish rock singer. His records were published on such labels as Love Records. His nickname Badding is derived from Paddington Bear.Badding was born in Somero into a family of five children. He founded his first band, The Five Yes in 1963 and also worked in the group Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940. Together with M. A. Numminen, he caused some scandal with provocative songs like "Mitä nuoren aviomiehen tulee muistaa" and "Jenkka ulkosynnyttimistä".

Is a retired Finnish pole vaulter

Is a retired Finnish pole vaulter

Was a Finnish film director who directed movies and TV movies.In 1963 Mollberg directed movies for Y

Was a Finnish film director who directed movies and TV movies.In 1963 Mollberg directed movies for YLE. He directed a version of The Unknown Soldier in 1985, 30 years after Edvin Laine directed the original version of it. Mollberg's movie's plot was same as Laine's movie. But Mollberg used unknown actors and the movie was colourised and shot by a handhold camera.Mollberg did not begin directing films for the cinema until he was well into his forties. He made a notable splash on the international festival circuit in 1974 with The Earth is a Sinful Song (1973), his debut feature, an earthy, erotically-charged, blood-soaked tale of a young village girl's ill-fated affair with a Lap reindeer herdsman. Based on a novel by the late Timo K. Mukka, one of Finland's most controversial young writers, the film "stunned Scandinavian critics and audiences alike with its simple,

Also known as "The Rally Professor", is a Finnish former professional rally driver who competed in t

Also known as "The Rally Professor", is a Finnish former professional rally driver who competed in the World Rally Championship throughout the 1970s. Before WRC was established Aaltonen competed in the European Rally Championship. He won the championship

Is a Finnish wrestler and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.Mäkinen competed at the 1956 Su

Is a Finnish wrestler and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.Mäkinen competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne where he received a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, the featherweight class.[1]

Is a retired ice hockey player. Chaisson played professionally in the Eastern Hockey League and Paci

Is a retired ice hockey player. Chaisson played professionally in the Eastern Hockey League and Pacific Coast Hockey League.

Is a Finnish rapper in the band Bomfunk MC's. He is from London and has lived in Kontula, eastern He

Is a Finnish rapper in the band Bomfunk MC's. He is from London and has lived in Kontula, eastern Helsinki since he was about one year old (1970). He started Bomfunk MC's with DJ Ismo Lappalainen aka DJ Gismo. Raymond has a Jamaican father and a Finnish mother.