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Per Wahlöö was a Swedish writer. Born on 5 August 1926 in Kungsbacka Municipality, Wahlöö died on 22 June 1975 in Malmö at the age of 48.
Notable works include Martin Beck. Honours include Edgar Awards.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, Per Wahlöö is No. 57,310 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 August 1926, Kungsbacka Municipality
- Died
- 22 June 1975, Malmö (aged 48)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Journalist, translator, screenwriter
- Field
- Literature
- Genres
- Detective fiction
- Languages
- Swedish
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
48
Lived to 48.
5 Aug
Shares a birthday with Neil Armstrong and Guy de Maupassant.
20
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Per Wahlöö
- FatherWaldemar Wahlöö
- SpouseInger Wahlöö
Honours and works
Awards
- Edgar Awards1971
Notable works
- Martin Beck
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