Kauko Pirinen

Deceased Person

1915 – 1999

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Who was Kauko Pirinen?

Kauko Antero Pirinen, was a Finnish historian, professor in church history at Helsinki University from 1961, and professor in general church history 1963–80. He was an Eastern Orthodox Christian.

Pirinen was one of the leading 20th-century historians in Finland and one of the country's excellent church historians. His specialty was Finland's medieval history, Savonian and Karelian history, and church law.

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Born
Jan 10, 1915
Died
May 31, 1999

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on July 23, 2013

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