Arvo Valton
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Summary
Arvo Valton was born on December 14, 1935[1], in Märjamaa[2]. He died on July 26, 2024[3], in Märjamaa[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], politician[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Märjamaa cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[11], Soviet Union[12]
- Field of work: literature[13], prose[14], short story[15]
- Position held: member of the Riigikogu[16]
- Educated at: Tallinn University of Technology[17]
- Award received: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[18], Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19], Jaan Kross literary award[20], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: National Coalition Party Pro Patria[23], Pro Patria Union[24], Isamaa[25], Estonian Free Party[26], Estonian Party for the Future[27]
- Commons category: Arvo Valton[28]
- Family name: Vallikivi[29]
- Given name: Arvo[30]
- Pseudonym: Arvo Valton[31], for Arvo Vallikivi[32]
- Work location: Tallinn[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[34]
Why It Matters
Arvo Valton has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Arvo Valton born?
Arvo Valton's place of birth was Märjamaa[2].
Where did Arvo Valton die?
Arvo Valton passed away in Märjamaa[4].
What did Arvo Valton do for work?
Arvo Valton worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], politician[7], and poet[8].
Where did Arvo Valton go to school?
Arvo Valton was educated at Tallinn University of Technology[17].
What awards did Arvo Valton receive?
Honors received include Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[18], Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19], Jaan Kross literary award[20], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].