Mika Waltari

Mika Waltari (19 September 1908 – 26 August 1979) was a Finnish writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and poet. He was born and died in Helsinki, Finland. Waltari held Finnish citizenship and received his education at the University of Helsinki.

Throughout his career, Mika Waltari used various pseudonyms, including Kristian Korppi, Leo Arne, Leo Rainio, M. Ritvala, and Nauticus.