Aksel Sandemose

Danish-Norwegian author (1899–1965)
Person human Q371019
Aksel Sandemose
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Aksel Sandemose

Summary

Aksel Sandemose is a human[1]. He was born in Nykøbing Mors[2]. He was born on March 19, 1899[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 6, 1965[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and journalist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Aksel Sandemose's place of birth was Nykøbing Mors[2].
  • Aksel Sandemose died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Aksel Sandemose was born on March 19, 1899[3].
  • Aksel Sandemose died on August 6, 1965[5].
  • Aksel Sandemose died on August 5, 1965[9].
  • Aksel Sandemose is buried at Vestre gravlund[10].
  • A child of Aksel Sandemose was Bjarne Sandemose[11].
  • A child of Aksel Sandemose was Jørgen Sandemose[12].
  • Aksel Sandemose held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Aksel Sandemose's professions included writer[6].
  • Aksel Sandemose's professions included journalist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Aksel Sandemose is A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks[14].
  • Aksel Sandemose received the Dobloug Prize[15].
  • Aksel Sandemose received the Emma Bærentzens Endownment[16].
  • Aksel Sandemose received the Gyldendal's Endowment[17].
  • Aksel Sandemose is recorded as male[18].
  • Aksel Sandemose's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Aksel Sandemose's Commons category is recorded as Aksel Sandemose[20].
  • Aksel Sandemose's family name is recorded as Nielsen[21].
  • Aksel Sandemose's given name is recorded as Aksel[22].
  • Aksel Sandemose's given name is recorded as Axel[23].
  • Aksel Sandemose's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[24].
  • Aksel Sandemose's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[25].
  • Aksel Sandemose's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[26].
  • Aksel Sandemose's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nykøbing Mors[2], Aksel Sandemose… he was born on March 19, 1899[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and journalist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Aksel Sandemose is A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Dobloug Prize[15], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29]; Emma Bærentzens Endownment[16], an art prize[30], in Denmark[31]; and Gyldendal's Endowment[17], a literary award[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1934[34], headquartered in Oslo Municipality[35].

Personal Life

Children include Bjarne Sandemose[11], a film director[36], 1924–2013[37], of Norway[38], awarded the The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award[39] and Jørgen Sandemose[12], a philosopher[40], 1945–2019[41], of Norway[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 6, 1965[5] and August 5, 1965[9]. Aksel Sandemose died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[10].

Why It Matters

Aksel Sandemose has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks[44], a literary work[45] and law of Jante[46], a code of conduct[47].

FAQs

Where was Aksel Sandemose born?

Aksel Sandemose was born in Nykøbing Mors[2].

Where did Aksel Sandemose die?

Aksel Sandemose passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Aksel Sandemose do for work?

Aksel Sandemose worked as writer[6] and journalist[7].

What awards did Aksel Sandemose receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[15], Emma Bærentzens Endownment[16], and Gyldendal's Endowment[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q55747608. planetware.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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