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Edgar Valter

Birthday: September 21, 1929 (76 years) Died: March 4, 2006 (18 years Ago in )

HomeTown: Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia

Edgar Valter was an Estonian author and children’s book illustrator famous for his work in the twentieth century. He is best known for his novel, ‘The Book of Pokus,’ published in 1994, and his extensive career spanning over 250 books. Edgar Valter was born on September 21, 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia. Edgar Valter died on March 4, 2006 at the age of 76 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Edgar Valter, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Edgar Valter Wiki Table

Stage NameEdgar Valter
Real NameEdgar Valter
Profession(s)Children's Author,
BirthdaySeptember 21, 1929
Zodiac SignVirgo
DeathDied on March 4, 2006 (18 years ago) (Age: 76 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceTallinn, Estonia
HometownTallinn, Tallinn, Estonia
NationalityEstonian

Edgar Valter Family and Personal Life

  1. Edgar Valter was born in Tallinn, Estonia.
  2. Edgar Valter’s birth sign is Virgo.

Edgar Valter Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Edgar Valter?: Edgar Valter was an Estonian author and children’s book illustrator known for his work in the twentieth century. He was best known for his novel, ‘The Book of Pokus,’ published in 1994.
  2. Early Life and Education: Edgar Valter was born in Estonia, the same country as fellow writer Oskar Luts. He grew up in Tallin and was the fourth child of eight siblings. He didn’t graduate from high school and started working as a freelance illustrator in the early 1950s.
  3. Literary Achievements: Throughout his career, Edgar Valter published over 250 books, mainly children’s fiction. Apart from ‘The Book of Pokus,’ he was also well-known for other works like ‘Plants with Libbers,’ ‘The War of the Manatees,’ and ‘The Saga of Gitan and Peter.’

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