Simo Parpola

Simo Kaarlo Antero Parpola (born 4 July 1943) is a Finnish Assyriologist specializing in the Neo-Assyrian Empire and Professor emeritus of Assyriology at the University of Helsinki (retired fall 2009).

Simo Parpola
Simo Parpola in 1993
Born	Simo Kaarlo Antero Parpola (1943-07-04) 4 July 1943 (age 81) Helsinki, Finland
Nationality	Finnish
Occupation	Assyriologist
Title	Extraordinary Professor of Assyriology
Academic work
Discipline	Assyriology
Institutions	University of Helsinki (retired)