Yrjö Soini, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Yrjö Soini

Finnish writer

Date of Birth: 17-Jul-1896

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1975

Profession: writer, journalist

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Yrjö Vilho Soini (17 July 1896 – 6 February 1975) was a Finnish journalist, novelist and playwright, who used the pen name Agapetus.
His humorous works enjoyed wide popularity in Finland during the 20th century and several of them have been adapted into films. Soini was born in Hattula, Tavastia Proper.
His family included: Children: Seppo, Elina and Irma Soini Grandchildren include: Sakari, Ilkka and Lauri Soini Grandgrandchildren: Alexander, Amanda and Silja Soini He died in Helsinki, aged 78.