Heikki Haapavaara Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Heikki Jussi Tapio Haapavaara was a Finnish journalist and nonfiction writer, born on March 26, 1956, in Kajaani. He worked for various publications, including Kainuun Sanomat, Ilta-Sanomat, and Kauppalehti. Haapavaara made headlines as the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin. He was awarded the Tietokirjallisuuden edistämispalkinto in 2017 for his contributions to nonfiction literature. He passed away following a sudden illness while on an airplane, returning from a trip.

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Meaning of the name - Heikki

ruler, king

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March 26, 1956 Facts

Generation Group

Heikki Haapavaara belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Place of Birth: Kajaani

Place of Death: Singapore

Cause of Death: sudden illness on an airplane

Occupation: non-fiction writer | journalist

Spouses: Anna-Stina Nykänen

Employers: Kainuun Sanomat | Ilta-Sanomat | Kauppalehti

Awards Received: Tietokirjallisuuden edistämispalkinto (2017)

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.