About Katri Vala
Lived 1901 – 1944 (aged 42). Katri Vala was a Finnish poet, translator and writer.
Katri Vala (1901–1944) was a Finnish poet, critic, school teacher, and central member of the literary group Tulenkantajat (The Fire Bearers) with Olavi Paavolainen, Elina Vaara, Lauri Viljanen, Ilmari Pimiä, Viljo Kajava, and Yrjö Jylhä.
Biography She was born in 1901 in Muonio, and died of tuberculosis in 1944 in the Hessleby sanatorium at Mariannelund in Sweden.
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Who was Katri Vala?
Finnish poet (1901-1944)
When was Katri Vala born?
Katri Vala was born on 11 September 1901 in Muonio.
When did Katri Vala die?
Katri Vala died on 28 May 1944 in Eksjö.
What was Katri Vala's occupation?
Katri Vala was a poet, translator and writer.
What nationality was Katri Vala?
Katri Vala was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Katri Vala. https://biography.guide/katri-vala/
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