Elina Vaara

Finnish poet, fairy tale writer, and translator Real name: Kerttu Elina Vehmas (née Sirén; formerly Viljanen [1926-1930], Virtanen [1930-1937], Vaaskivi [1937-1944]) Born: 29 May 1903 in Tampere, Grand Duchy of Finland Died: 26 December 1980 in Helsinki, Finland