Antti Mäkinen

Born on November 9, 1857, in Kuru, Finland, he became known as a writer, editor, and preacher in the Finnish Free Church movement. He also studied theology and worked as editor-in-chief of Suomen Viikkolehti, combining religious work with publishing and public discussion.

Alongside preaching and journalism, he wrote original works and translated mainly religious literature into Finnish. He also used the pen names Aliquis, Lieto, and -n., which reflects how active he was across different kinds of writing.

He died on April 18, 1936, in Sipoo. Remembered both for his faith-based public work and for his literary output, he stands as one of those authors whose writing grew directly out of a life of teaching, editing, and service.