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Mika Waltari

(1908–1979) Writer Grand Duchy of Finland

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Mika Waltari was a writer from Grand Duchy of Finland, best known for Sinuhe egyptiläinen.

Quick Facts About Mika Waltari

Born
September 19, 1908
Died
August 26, 1979
Nationality
Grand Duchy of Finland
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Sinuhe egyptiläinen

About Mika Waltari

Mika Toimi Waltari was a Finnish writer, best known for his best-selling novel The Egyptian. He was extremely productive; Besides his novels he also wrote poetry, short stories, crime novels, plays, essays, travel stories, film scripts, and rhymed texts for comic strips by Asmo Alho.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland Aleksis Kivi Award Jussi Award for Best Script Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku

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