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Tove Jansson

Birthday: August 9, 1914 (86 years) Died: June 27, 2001 (23 years Ago in )

HomeTown: Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Tove Jansson was a renowned Finnish author and artist, best recognized for her captivating children’s book series, Moomin. She also published other notable literary works such as The Summer Book, Sun City, and Sculptor’s Daughter. Tove Jansson was born on August 9, 1914 in Helsinki, Finland. Tove Jansson died on June 27, 2001 at the age of 86 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Tove Jansson, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Tove Jansson Wiki Table

Stage NameTove Jansson
Real NameTove Jansson
Profession(s)Children's Author,
BirthdayAugust 9, 1914
Zodiac SignLeo
DeathDied on June 27, 2001 (23 years ago) (Age: 86 years) in
GenderFemale
BirthplaceHelsinki, Finland
HometownHelsinki, Helsinki, Finland
NationalityFinnish

Tove Jansson Family and Personal Life

  1. Tove Jansson was born in Helsinki, Finland.
  2. Tove Jansson’s birth sign is Leo.

Tove Jansson Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Tove Jansson? Tove Jansson was a Finnish author and artist known for her children’s book series, Moomin.
  2. Education: Jansson was educated at Stockholm’s University College of Arts, Crafts and Design and at the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, where she studied at the Graphic School. She also honed her skills at Paris’ L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
  3. Personal Life: Jansson’s long-time partner, Tuulikki Pietila, was a prominent Finnish-American artist and professor. She came from a creative family – her father, Viktor, was a sculptor, while her mother, Signe, worked as an illustrator. Her two siblings were also artists.
  4. Awards: In 1966, she was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her outstanding contributions to children’s literature.

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