List of Famous people born in Hämeenlinna, Finland

Juhani Järvinen

Jouko Juhani Järvinen

First Name Juhani

Born on May 9, 1935

Died on May 31, 1984 (aged 49)

Born in Finland, Tavastia Proper, Hämeenlinna

Jouko Juhani Järvinen was a Finnish speed skater. He competed in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics with the best result of fourth place over 1500 m in 1956 and fifth in 1960. In 1959 he won a world title, placing second at the European championships. The same year he set a world record over 1500 m (2:06.3) and was elected Finnish Sportspersonality of the year. His world record stood for seven years.

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Johan Wilhelm Rangell

First Name Johan

Born on October 25, 1894

Died on March 12, 1982 (aged 87)

Born in Finland, Tavastia Proper, Hämeenlinna

Johan Wilhelm (Jukka) Rangell was the Prime Minister of Finland from 1941 to 1943.

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