Mika Waltari
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Mika Waltari
Summary
Mika Waltari is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on September 19, 1908[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 26, 1979[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (603 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Helsinki[2], Mika Waltari…
- Mika Waltari passed away in Helsinki[4].
- Mika Waltari was born on September 19, 1908[3].
- Mika Waltari died on August 26, 1979[5].
- Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
- Mika Waltari's father was Toimi Waltari[13].
- A child of Mika Waltari was Satu Waltari[14].
- Mika Waltari held citizenship in Finland[15].
- Mika Waltari held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
- Finnish was Mika Waltari's native language[17].
- Mika Waltari's professions included writer[6].
- Mika Waltari worked as a translator[7].
- Mika Waltari's professions included journalist[8].
- Mika Waltari's professions included novelist[9].
- Mika Waltari worked as a screenwriter[10].
- Mika Waltari worked as a poet[18].
- Mika Waltari was educated at University of Helsinki[19].
- Mika Waltari was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[20].
- Mika Waltari received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].
- Mika Waltari received the Aleksis Kivi Award[22].
- Mika Waltari received the Jussi Award for Best Script[23].
- Mika Waltari received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku[24].
- Mika Waltari received the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25].
- Mika Waltari's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[26].
- Mika Waltari is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Helsinki[2], Mika Waltari… he was born on September 19, 1908[3]. His father was Toimi Waltari[13]. Finnish was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at University of Helsinki[19], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Helsinki Normal Lyceum[20], a comprehensive school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1867[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], screenwriter[10], and poet[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1943[37]; Aleksis Kivi Award[22], a literary award[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1936[40]; Jussi Award for Best Script[23], a class of award[41], in Finland[42]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku[24], an award[43], in Finland[44]; and Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25], a grade of an order[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1942[47].
Personal Life
A child of Mika Waltari was Satu Waltari[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[26].
Death and Burial
Mika Waltari died on August 26, 1979[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was cancer[48]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mika Waltari include Waltari[49], a musical group[50], founded in 1986[51].
Why It Matters
Mika Waltari ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (603 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include The Egyptian[54], a literary work[55]; The Dark Angel[56], a literary work[57]; The Roman[58], a literary work[59]; The Adventurer[60], a literary work[61]; and The Etruscan[62], a literary work[63]. Entities named for him include Waltari[49], a musical group[50], founded in 1986[51].
FAQs
Where was Mika Waltari born?
Born in Helsinki[2], Mika Waltari…
Where did Mika Waltari die?
Mika Waltari died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Mika Waltari's parents?
Mika Waltari's father was Toimi Waltari[13].
What did Mika Waltari do for work?
Mika Waltari worked as writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Mika Waltari go to school?
Mika Waltari was educated at University of Helsinki[19] and Helsinki Normal Lyceum[20].
What awards did Mika Waltari receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], Aleksis Kivi Award[22], Jussi Award for Best Script[23], and doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku[24].