Tove Jansson

Finnish children's writer and illustrator (1914-2001).

Born August 9th, 1914 in Helsinki. [ref]

Died June 27th, 2001 at 86 years old in Helsinki (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
cartoonist, children's writer, illustrator, painter, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved