★ HOW OLD IS INDREK HARGLA?
Indrek Hargla is 55 years old, born July 12, 1970 in EE · Cancer.
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About
Indrek Hargla writes science fiction and crime novels that have made him one of Estonia's most recognized literary voices. Born in Tallinn in 1970, he studied jurisprudence at the University of Tartu before working at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; he turned full-time writer in 2012. His Apothecary Melchior series, set in medieval Tallinn, remains his signature work, and he has won the Estonian 'Stalker' science fiction prize 17 times. As a Cancer, Hargla channels introspective depth into genre fiction that blends historical and speculative inquiry.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Indrek Hargla (real name Indrek Sootak) is an Estonian screenwriter and novelist born on 12 July 1970 in Tallinn. He also publishes under the pseudonyms Andrei Golikov and Marat Faizijev. Hargla studied jurisprudence at the University of Tartu, graduating in 1993, and then served at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before committing to writing full-time from 2012 onward. He is one of Estonia's most prominent science fiction and crime writers. His most celebrated work, the Apothecary Melchior series, is set in medieval Tallinn and has anchored his reputation as a historicist genre writer. He has received the Estonian 'Stalker' science fiction prize 17 times, making it his most-awarded honor. As a Cancer (born 12 July), Hargla embodies the sign's introspective tendency toward historical and psychological depth. His life-path number 9 suggests a universal communicator drawn to narrative cycles and redemption arcs, a pattern visible in his crime and speculative work. Screenwriters craft scripts for film and television, translating narrative and dialogue into visual and dramatic form.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Indrek Hargla was born in Tallinn in 1970. He studied jurisprudence at the University of Tartu, graduating in 1993, and afterward worked at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His pre-writing career in law and diplomacy ran from 1993 until 2012, when he transitioned to full-time authorship.
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Trivia
- Hargla publishes under two pseudonyms: Andrei Golikov and Marat Faizijev, in addition to his birth name Indrek Sootak.
- His Apothecary Melchior series is set in medieval Tallinn, anchoring his reputation as a historicist fiction writer.
- He won the Estonian 'Stalker' science fiction prize 17 times, making it his signature award.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Indrek Hargla often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Indrek Hargla?
- Indrek Hargla is 55 years old (born July 12, 1970).
- When is Indrek Hargla's birthday?
- Indrek Hargla was born on July 12, 1970.
- What is Indrek Hargla's zodiac sign?
- Indrek Hargla is a Cancer, born July 12, 1970.
- What is Indrek Hargla's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Indrek Hargla was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Indrek Hargla from?
- Indrek Hargla is from EE.
- What does Indrek Hargla do?
- Indrek Hargla is a writer.
- Is Indrek Hargla still alive?
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