Lapua, Western Finland, Finland
Famous Persons from Lapua, Western Finland, Finland
- Valtteri Louko - Born on August 28, 2003 - Sprinter
- Anniina Kivimäki - Born on March 3, 1999 - Athletics competitor
- Ilari Seppälä - Born on March 27, 1993 - Basketball player
- Elina Smolander - Born on October 11, 1989 - Pole vaulter
- Juuso Mörsky - Born on May 16, 1989 - Ice hockey player
- Arttu Seppälä - Born on March 18, 1987 - Cartoonist, and Association football player
- Juho Annala - Born on February 24, 1984 - Racing automobile driver, and Engineer
- Eetu Holma - Born on August 2, 1983 - Ice hockey player
- Antti L. J. Pääkkönen - Born on October 30, 1980 - Theatrical director, Voice actor, and Singer
- Ville Hautakangas - Born on December 30, 1978 - Pianist
- Toni Kurkimäki - Born on September 6, 1978 - Film screenwriter, and Film director
- Harri Haatainen - Born on January 5, 1978 - Javelin thrower
- Jutta Urpilainen - Born on August 4, 1975 - Politician, and Teacher - Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Laura Sippola - Born on September 14, 1974 - Songwriter, Musician, Pianist, and Singer
- Tommi Toija - Born on June 6, 1974 - Sculptor, Visual artist, and Painter
- Lasse Männikkö - Born on February 23, 1974 - Association football player
- Miira Sippola - Born on March 8, 1973 - Poet, and Writer
- Harri Ilkka - Born on August 23, 1970 - Speed skater
- Harri Koskela - Born on October 8, 1965 - Amateur wrestler, and Politician
- Marjo Renko - Born on October 23, 1962 - Medical specialist, and University teacher
- Jouni Ilomäki - Born on February 5, 1960 - Amateur wrestler
- Tuija Talvitie - Born on August 29, 1959 - Philologist, and Organization leader (died: January 2, 2020)
- Jyrki Tuulari - Born on May 6, 1959 - Playwright, Psychiatrist, and Writer (died: January 2, 2020)
- Heikki Salo - Born on November 9, 1957 - Singer-songwriter, Singer, and Screenwriter (died: January 2, 2020)
- Pirkko Uitto - Born on October 15, 1955 - Actor (died: January 2, 2020)
- Pekka Toivola - Born on March 18, 1955 - Industrial designer (died: January 2, 2020)
- Anneli Jäätteenmäki - Born on February 11, 1955 - Politician, and Lawyer - Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland (died: January 2, 2020)
- Matti Halmesmäki - Born on May 22, 1952 - Manager, and Businessperson (died: January 2, 2020)
- Mikko Huhtala - Born on March 30, 1952 - Amateur wrestler (died: January 2, 2020)
- Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen - Born on January 6, 1946 - Researcher, and Psychologist - Professor of the Year (died: January 2, 2020)
- Yrjö Salpakari - Born on September 25, 1945 - Biathlete (died: January 2, 2020)
- Mikko Talvitie - Born on July 29, 1945 - Civil servant, and Engineer (died: March 17, 2005)
- Yrjö Länsipuro - Born on April 18, 1940 - Journalist, Correspondent, and Diplomat (died: March 17, 2005)
- Jussi Pikkusaari - Born on October 17, 1939 - Journalist, Correspondent, and Diplomat (died: September 22, 2022)
- Esko Nikkari - Born on November 23, 1938 - Actor - Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor (died: December 17, 2006)
- Matti Markkanen - Born on December 4, 1937 - Bank robber (died: March 2, 2016)
- Seppo Kannas - Born on May 9, 1933 - Sports journalist (died: March 2, 2016)
- Panu Hakola - Born on February 22, 1932 - University teacher, and Psychiatrist (died: March 20, 2021)
- Erkki Hautamäki - Born on August 28, 1930 - Historian, and Military personnel (died: September 5, 2023)
- Olavi Niemi - Born on May 4, 1930 - Actor (died: September 5, 2023)
- Heikki Hakola - Born on December 11, 1929 - Amateur wrestler (died: March 29, 2016)
- Jussi Aro - Born on June 5, 1928 - Assyriologist, University teacher, and Translator (died: March 11, 1983)
- Antti Arell - Born on May 18, 1927 - Rower (died: January 9, 2013)
- Risto Talosela - Born on November 21, 1924 - Amateur wrestler (died: October 26, 2018)
- Maija Isosaari - Born on July 25, 1920 - Business executive, Chief executive officer, and Entrepreneur - Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland | councillor of commerce (died: July 21, 2005)
- Paavo Hietala - Born on September 26, 1919 - Amateur wrestler (died: September 18, 1984)
- Jukka Malmivaara - Born on October 13, 1916 - Military officer, and Priest (died: April 14, 2002)
- Lauri Kangas - Born on September 2, 1916 - Amateur wrestler (died: April 17, 1986)
- Aleksanteri Keisala - Born on May 31, 1916 - Amateur wrestler (died: May 15, 1983)
- Esko Hjelt - Born on March 24, 1914 - Amateur wrestler (died: July 25, 1941)
- Niilo Kosola - Born on February 22, 1911 - Politician - Order of the Lion of Finland (died: March 15, 1996)
- Arvi Pikkusaari - Born on April 4, 1909 - Amateur wrestler (died: June 27, 1989)
- Tatu Malmivaara - Born on April 29, 1908 - Politician, and Priest (died: February 8, 1987)
- Lauri Koskela - Born on May 16, 1907 - Amateur wrestler (died: August 3, 1944)
- Toivo Hagman - Born on January 27, 1904 - Writer (died: July 6, 1965)
- Jussi Kangas - Born on November 26, 1902 - Photographer (died: January 9, 1971)