Elmer Diktonius facts for kids
Elmer Rafael Diktonius (born on January 20, 1896, in Helsinki – died on September 23, 1961, in Kauniainen) was a talented Finnish artist. He was a poet and a composer. What made him special was that he wrote his poems and music in two languages: Swedish and Finnish.
Elmer Diktonius was also involved in creating new and exciting magazines. In 1922, he started an "avant-garde" magazine called Ultra. Avant-garde means it was very modern and experimental for its time. This magazine had both Finnish and Swedish versions. He also helped start another similar magazine called Quosego. For most of his life, he lived in a small place called Tuomistonoja, which is part of the Röykkä village.
Elmer Diktonius is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.
