Per Wahlöö
Swedish writer (1926-1975)
1926 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish writer (1926-1975)
Born
August 5, 1926
Died
1975 (age ~49)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, translator
SwedenBorn in GothenburgDied in Malmö
1926
Born in Gothenburg (1926-08-05)
1971
AwardEdgar Awards
1975
Died in Malmö
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Per Wahlöö?+
Per Wahlöö is Swedish writer (1926-1975). Born in 1926.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Wahlöö born?+
Per Wahlöö was born on August 5, 1926.
When did Per Wahlöö die?+
Per Wahlöö died in 1975, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — August 5, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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