Olavi Paavolainen (1903 - 1964) was a Finnish essayist, journalist, travel book writer, poet and since 1940 a member of the Nazi inspired Finland's national socialist worker organization SKT (Suomen Kansallissosialistinen Työjärjestö). He often went under the pseudonym of Olavi Lauri. Paavolainen was the central figure of the literary group Tulenkantajat (The Flame Bearers) and one of the most influential literary opinion leaders between the two World wars in Finland. He represented liberal and Europe oriented views of culture and had an eclectic eye for new ideas.
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17 September 1903 Kivennapa, Carelia, Grand Duchy of Finland
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Died |
19 August 1964 (aged 60)
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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