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Mika Waltari — Age & Birthday

Born: 19 September 1908 · Died: 26 August 1979 · Age at death: 70

How old was Mika Waltari when he died?

Mika Waltari died aged 70. He was born on 19 September 1908 and died on 26 August 1979.

Finnish author of the international historical bestseller The Egyptian

Did you know?He was an incredibly prolific writer who produced his first major novel in just a few weeks while staying at a relative's house.

Mika Toimi Waltari (pronounced; 19 September 1908 – 26 August 1979) was a Finnish writer, best known for his best-selling novel The Egyptian (Finnish: Sinuhe egyptiläinen).

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Age at death: 70
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Years since death: 47

Born: September 19, 1908 · Helsinki, Finland
Died: August 26, 1979
Cause of death: Cancer
Nationality: Finnish
Known for: Literature, Film, Media

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Father: Toimi Waltari
Child: Satu Waltari

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