Famous Finns

Name these famous Finnish people based on the clues.

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Last updated: February 8, 2013

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Composer of seven symphonies, a violin concerto, and tone poem "Finlandia"

Jean Sibelius

Creator of the Linux operating system

Linus Torvalds

Marshal of Finland, sixth President of Finland (1944–46) famous for his leadership in World War II

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim

Middle and long distance runner nicknamed "The Flying Finn" who broke 22 world records. Named greatest Olympian of all time by Time Magazine

Paavo Nurmi

Writer, illustrator, comic artist, cartoonist, painter, creator of the Moomins

Tove Jansson

Modernist architect and designer known for his wooden furniture

Alvar Aalto

Diplomat, tenth President of Finland (1994–2000) who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008

Martti Ahtisaari

Rock band whose albums include "Love Metal" and "Dark Light"

HIM

Conductor; currently principal conductor of London's Philharmonia Orchestra

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Two-time Formula One World Champion

Mika Häkkinen

Ice hockey player, first European to captain Montreal Canadiens

Saku Koivu

Architect and designer whose work includes the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Washington Dulles International Airport

Eero Saarinen

Chemist who specialized in agriculture and nutrition, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1945

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Metal band whose discography includes the albums "Century Child" and "Dark Passion Play"

Nightwish

Formula One World Champion 2007

Kimi Räikkönen

Mythical figure who gives presents once a year. Finns insist he lives in Finnish Lapland. Other claimed residences include Greenland and the North Pole.

Santa Claus

Opera composer whose works include "Adriana Mater" and "La Passion de Simone"

Kaija Saariaho

Ice hockey player for Anaheim Mighty Ducks nicknamed "The Finnish Flash"

Teemu Selänne

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