Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.Johansson competed for Finland in the

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.Johansson competed for Finland in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the bronze behind Jonni Myyrä and Urho Peltonen and ahead of Julius Saaristo as Finland claimed the

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he finished s

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he finished sixth in the two handed shot put competition and tenth in the shot put event.

Is a Finnish politician and a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Left Alliance whose

Is a Finnish politician and a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Left Alliance whose leader he has been since June 2009. He was elected to the Finnish Parliament in 2007.

Was a Finnish poet and playwright, considered one of the country's most outstanding writers. He won

Was a Finnish poet and playwright, considered one of the country's most outstanding writers. He won the Neustadt Prize for literature in 1984.[1]From 1967 to 1983, he was literary director of the Otava publishing company, and from 1989 to his death owner of the Art House publishing company.[2]

Is a Finnish composer and pianist. He studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he was taug

Is a Finnish composer and pianist. He studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he was taught composition by Aarre Merikanto, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Einar Englund, and Joonas Kokkonen. He continued his studies in Cologne and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York.Heininen is one of the most important Finnish modernist composers. His works can be roughly divided into two periods: dodecaphonic (c. 1957–1975) and postserialist (from 1976 onwards).

Was a German-Finnish actor.Hukkinen entered film in 1937 starring in the film Tukkijoella and appear

Was a German-Finnish actor.Hukkinen entered film in 1937 starring in the film Tukkijoella and appeared in some 70 Finnish films and TV series between then and his retirement from acting in 1986.Huhtamo starred in the 1977 film alongside actors Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta and Markku Huhtamo in Jäniksen vuosi a film about a Finnish man from Helsinki who leaves to find a new life in the wilderness.

Who was also known as the Bear of Hämeenkyrö (Hämeenkyrön karhu), was a Finnish track athlete wh

Who was also known as the Bear of Hämeenkyrö (Hämeenkyrön karhu), was a Finnish track athlete who won the gold medal in the decathlon at the the Olympics in 1928.In the 1928 Olympics, he had to rerun the 100 m hurdles as the fourth hurdle was placed incorrectly in the first run. Finland took the top two spots in the decathlon that year with Yrjölä taking the gold and Akilles Järvinen the silver.In his years of competing, Yrjölä set three world records: 6460 points in 1926 (7,832 according to the old point system), 6,586 in 1927 (8,053) and 6,587 in 1928 (8,053).

Was a Finnish runner. Born in Turku, he was known as one of the "Flying Finns"; a term given to him,

Was a Finnish runner. Born in Turku, he was known as one of the "Flying Finns"; a term given to him, Hannes Kolehmainen, Ville Ritola and others for their distinction in running. During the 1920s, Nurmi was the best middle and long distance runner in the world, setting world records at distances between 1500 m and 20 km.Nurmi won a total of nine gold and three silver medals in the 12 events in which he competed at the Olympic Games from 1920 to 1928. In 1932, Nurmi was unable to compete at the Olympics, as he had received money for his running and was thus considered a professional.

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Is a Finnish ski jumper who competed in the mid-1960's. He won a bronze medal in the individual norm

Is a Finnish ski jumper who competed in the mid-1960's. He won a bronze medal in the individual normal hill at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo.Lukkariniemi's lone victory was in the normal hill event at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1966.

Was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Chancellor of Justice of Finland and a former Member of the Parliament of Finland. He se

Is a former Chancellor of Justice of Finland and a former Member of the Parliament of Finland. He served as the justice minister from 1978-1979. He announced his resignation as Chancellor of Justice on 26 April, 2007, effective at the end of June. During

Was a Finnish farmer and cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s and 1950's.Lonkila also won a

Was a Finnish farmer and cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s and 1950's.Lonkila also won a silver in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He also won the 18 km event at the 1951 Holmenkollen ski festival.

Was a Finnish film actor, director and writer of the 1960s and early 1970s. He is perhaps best known

Was a Finnish film actor, director and writer of the 1960s and early 1970s. He is perhaps best known for his work on the 1971 film comedy Saatanan radikaalit working with actor Heikki Nousiainen

Was a Finnish author, soldier and politician. Paavo Sivén and his brother, Bobi Sivén were promine

Was a Finnish author, soldier and politician. Paavo Sivén and his brother, Bobi Sivén were prominent figures in the Finnish interwar Nationalist movement. Paavo had acquired his reputation smuggling volunteers to Germany to enlist in the 27. Imperial Jaeger Battalion; Bobi gained his by being the last alderman of Porajärvi municipality before the ratification of the Treaty of Tartu who shot himself rather than acknowledge the cessation of

Was a Finnish soldier and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross. He was one of the volunteers who served

Was a Finnish soldier and a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross. He was one of the volunteers who served in the Finnish Jaeger battalion in Germany in 1916 to 1917. He was a battalion commander in the Finnish Civil War. In 1919 he took part in the Aunus expedition as Commander in Chief.During the Winter War (1939 - 1940), Talvela commanded "Group Talvela" which took part in the Battle of Tolvajärvi. For this success he was promoted to Major General in December 1939, the first promotion to general's rank during the war. In February 1940 Talvela took the command of the Finnish III Corps in the Karelian Isthmus. When the war ended on 13 March 1940, Talvela returned to civilian life. However, once the Finnish-German relations warmed, he was used in semi-official missions to Germany in late 1940.

Is a Finnish politician. He was Prime Minister of Finland from 1995 to 2003, and Chairman of the Fin

Is a Finnish politician. He was Prime Minister of Finland from 1995 to 2003, and Chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party from 1993 to 2005. He also served as Speaker of the Parliament of Finland 2003-2007.

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-1 4 x 500 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

Is a Finnish actress.Tola was born in Ruotsinpyhtää, Finland. She has mostly appeared on televisio

Is a Finnish actress.Tola was born in Ruotsinpyhtää, Finland. She has mostly appeared on television since 2003. She appeared in the 2005 film Paha maa, and starred as the main character in the 2006 film Saippuaprinssi, both times working with Mikko Leppilampi.

Is a Finnish footballer who retired from football in 2007. Played professionally for FC Viikingit an

Is a Finnish footballer who retired from football in 2007. Played professionally for FC Viikingit and Rops.

Is a Finnish figure skater. He is a multiple Finnish national champion. He placed 19th at the 1992 W

Is a Finnish figure skater. He is a multiple Finnish national champion. He placed 19th at the 1992 Winter Olympics[1]. His highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 12th, which he achieved in 1991[2]. His highest placement at the European Figure Skating Championships was 8th, which he achieved in 1993[3]. During his career, he trained at the Mariposa School of Skating in Ontario, Canada.

Is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender, he currently plays for Hockey Club Bolzano-Bozen.Häkkinen start

Is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender, he currently plays for Hockey Club Bolzano-Bozen.Häkkinen started his pro career with SaiPa in the Finnish SM-liiga, and was the backup goalie for Jokerit for the 2004-2005 season, when he won the silver medal with the

Is volleyball player from Finland. He has played in Muuramen Lentopallo and Keski-Savon Pateri in Fi

Is volleyball player from Finland. He has played in Muuramen Lentopallo and Keski-Savon Pateri in Finland volleyball league. Season 2008-2009 he play in Muuramen Lentopallo. Hyvärinen belong too in Finland men`s national team.[1]

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor, winner of the 2001 World Orienteering Championships, Short dis

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor, winner of the 2001 World Orienteering Championships, Short distance,[1] and also silver on the Sprint distance same year. He has a Relay bronze medal from 2007.

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for Atlantis FC.Karpinnen usually plays in defence or mi

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for Atlantis FC.Karpinnen usually plays in defence or midfield. He is 180 cm tall and weighs 79 kg.