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 (622 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 of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25].
- Mika Waltari received the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26].
- Mika Waltari's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FI[29]
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Began / founded: 1908-09-19[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1979-08-26[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 40f16387-77b3-4e00-a8fe-a9ab6d632252[32]
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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[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1640[35], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[36] and Helsinki Normal Lyceum[20], a comprehensive school[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1867[39]. Studied under Rafael Karsten[40], a university teacher[41], 1879–1956[42], of Finland[43], awarded the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[44], specialised in religious studies[45]; Rolf Lagerborg[46], a translator[47], 1874–1959[48], of Sweden[49], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[50]; and Yrjö Hirn[51], a philosopher[52], 1870–1952[53], of Finland[54], awarded the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[55].
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[56], in Finland[57], founded in 1943[58]; Aleksis Kivi Award[22], a literary award[59], in Finland[60], founded in 1936[61]; Jussi Award for Best Script[23], a class of award[62], in Finland[63]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku[24], an award[64], in Finland[65]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25], a grade of an order[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1942[68]; and Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], a grade of an order[69], in Finland[70], founded in 1942[71].
Personal Life
A child of Mika Waltari was Satu Waltari[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].
Death and Burial
Mika Waltari died on August 26, 1979[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was cancer[72]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mika Waltari include Waltari[73], a musical group[74], founded in 1986[75].
Why It Matters
Mika Waltari ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (622 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Works attributed to him include The Egyptian[78], a literary work[79]; The Adventurer[80], a literary work[81]; The Dark Angel[82], a literary work[83]; The Etruscan[84], a literary work[85]; and The Roman[86], a literary work[87]. Entities named for him include Waltari[73], a musical group[74], founded in 1986[75].
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].