Kirsi Kunnas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirsi Kunnas
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| Born | Kirsi Marjatta Kunnas 14 December 1924 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 8 November 2021 (aged 96) Ylöjärvi, Finland |
| Occupation | Poet, translator |
| Nationality | Finnish |
Kirsi Marjatta Kunnas (born December 14, 1924 – died November 8, 2021) was a very famous Finnish writer. She was known for her amazing poems, fun children's books, and for translating stories into Finnish. Her work was loved by many people.
Her books were translated into several languages. These included Swedish, English, German, and French. Kirsi Kunnas received many awards in Finland for all her wonderful writing.
About Kirsi Kunnas's Life
Kirsi Kunnas married another writer, Jaakko Syrjä, in 1957. They had two sons who also became famous! Their son Martti Syrjä is a singer and songwriter. Their other son, Mikko Syrjä, is a guitarist. Both are part of a well-known band called Eppu Normaali.
Kirsi's parents were artists named Väinö and Sylvi Kunnas. Sadly, her father passed away when she was only four years old. Later, her mother married an art critic named Einari Vehmas.
Kirsi Kunnas lived a long life. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ylöjärvi in 2021. She was 96 years old.
