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August 9, 1914
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June 27, 2001
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Tove Marika Jansson0
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Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a Finnish writer, illustrator, painter, and cartoonist. She is best known for her notable work, the Moomin comic strips. Jansson was born and died in Helsinki, Finland, and held Finnish nationality.
Jansson's parents were Viktor Jansson, a Finnish sculptor, and Signe Hammarsten-Jansson, a Swedish illustrator. Tove Jansson was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki and Konstfack in Stockholm, Sweden.
Throughout her career, Jansson contributed across various genres, including novels. She was a citizen of Finland and remains a celebrated figure in the country's literary and artistic history.
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