Benny Andersson

Swedish musician and composer
Person human Q214582
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Benny Andersson

Summary

Benny Andersson is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on December 16, 1946[3]. He worked as a singer[4], pianist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and organist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,584 views/month, #3,989 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benny Andersson was born in Stockholm[2].
  • Benny Andersson was born on December 16, 1946[3].
  • Benny Andersson's father was Gösta Andersson[10].
  • Benny Andersson's mother was Laila[11].
  • Benny Andersson was married to Mona Nörklit[12].
  • A child of Benny Andersson was Peter Grönvall[13].
  • A child of Benny Andersson was Ludvig Andersson[14].
  • Benny Andersson held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Swedish was Benny Andersson's native language[16].
  • Benny Andersson's professions included singer[4].
  • Benny Andersson worked as a pianist[5].
  • Benny Andersson's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Benny Andersson worked as a record producer[7].
  • Benny Andersson's professions included organist[8].
  • Benny Andersson worked as an executive producer[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Benny Andersson is Sunny Girl[18].
  • Benny Andersson received the honorary doctor of Stockholm University[19].
  • Benny Andersson received the Professor[20].
  • Benny Andersson received the International Swede of the Year[21].
  • Benny Andersson received the Q100141088[22].
  • Benny Andersson received the Musikexportpriset[23].
  • Benny Andersson received the Musikexportpriset[24].
  • Benny Andersson was a member of Hep Stars[25].
  • Benny Andersson was a member of ABBA[26].
  • Benny Andersson was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stockholm[2], Benny Andersson… he was born on December 16, 1946[3]. His father was Gösta Andersson[10]. His mother was Laila[11]. Swedish was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], pianist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], organist[8], and executive producer[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benny Andersson is Sunny Girl[18]. Things named for him include ABBA[28], a musical group[29], founded in 1970[30].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of Stockholm University[19], an award[31], in Sweden[32]; Professor[20], a honorific prefix[33]; International Swede of the Year[21], an award[34], in Sweden[35]; Q100141088[22]; Musikexportpriset[23], a prize[36]; and H. M. The King's Medal[37], a medallion[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1814[40].

Personal Life

Benny Andersson was married to Mona Nörklit[12]. Children include Peter Grönvall[13], a songwriter[41], b. 1963[42], of Sweden[43] and Ludvig Andersson[14], b. 1982[44].

Why It Matters

Benny Andersson ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,584 views/month, #3,989 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include ABBA[28], a musical group[29], founded in 1970[30].

FAQs

Where was Benny Andersson born?

Benny Andersson's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Who were Benny Andersson's parents?

Benny Andersson's father was Gösta Andersson[10]. Benny Andersson's mother was Laila[11].

Who was Benny Andersson married to?

Benny Andersson's spouses include Mona Nörklit[12].

What did Benny Andersson do for work?

Benny Andersson worked as singer[4], pianist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and organist[8].

What awards did Benny Andersson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Stockholm University[19], Professor[20], International Swede of the Year[21], and Q100141088[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . insider.com. insider.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [4] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . regeringen.se. Retrieved . regeringen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . regeringen.se. Retrieved . regeringen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [37] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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