Elmer Diktonius
Finnish poet
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| Intro | Finnish poet | |
| Places | Finland | |
| was | Musician Poet Author Composer Writer | |
| Work field | Literature Music | |
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| Birth | 20 January 1896, Helsinki, Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency | |
| Death | 23 September 1961Helsinki, Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency (aged 65 years) | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
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Elmer Rafael Diktonius (20 January 1896 in Helsinki – 23 September 1961 in Kauniainen) was a Finnish poet and composer, who wrote in both Swedish and in Finnish.
Diktonius is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.