Aarno Maliniemi

Aarno Henrik Maliniemi (surname until 1930 Malin; 9 May 1892 in Oulu – 8 October 1972 in Helsinki), was a Finnish historian, professor in church history at Helsinki University 1945-1960.

Maliniemi had large knowledge in Medieval church. He has also studied early Finnish literature, and he has been editor for publications on sources and bibliographies.

Maliniemi was entitled doctor honoris causa by University of Uppsala in 1952 and by University of St Andrews in 1960.