Birgitta Trotzig

Swedish writer, member of the Swedish Academy (1929-2011)
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Birgitta Trotzig

Summary

Birgitta Trotzig is a human[1]. She was born in Gothenburg[2]. She was born on September 11, 1929[3]. She passed away in Lund[4]. She died on May 14, 2011[5]. She worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and poet[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Birgitta Trotzig's place of birth was Gothenburg[2].
  • Birgitta Trotzig died in Lund[4].
  • Birgitta Trotzig was born on September 11, 1929[3].
  • Birgitta Trotzig died on May 14, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[11].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's father was Oscar Kjellén[12].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's mother was Astri Rodhe[13].
  • Among Birgitta Trotzig's spouses was Ulf Trotzig[14].
  • Birgitta Trotzig held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Birgitta Trotzig worked as a writer[6].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's professions included essayist[8].
  • Birgitta Trotzig worked as a poet[9].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's field of work was essay[16].
  • Birgitta Trotzig held the position of seat 6 of the Swedish Academy[17].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[18].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Dobloug Prize[19].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Litteris et Artibus[20].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Aftonbladet Literary Award[21].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Aniara Award[22].
  • Birgitta Trotzig received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[23].
  • Birgitta Trotzig was a member of Swedish Academy[24].
  • Birgitta Trotzig was a member of Samfundet De Nio[25].
  • Birgitta Trotzig's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Birgitta Trotzig is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Birgitta Trotzig's place of birth was Gothenburg[2]. She was born on September 11, 1929[3]. Her father was Oscar Kjellén[12]. Her mother was Astri Rodhe[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and poet[9]. Birgitta Trotzig's field of work was essay[16]. She held the position of seat 6 of the Swedish Academy[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[18], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1983[30]; Dobloug Prize[19], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32]; Litteris et Artibus[20], a medallion[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1853[35]; Aftonbladet Literary Award[21], a literary award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1957[38]; Aniara Award[22], a literary award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1974[41]; and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[23], a literary award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1921[44].

Personal Life

Birgitta Trotzig was married to Ulf Trotzig[14]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Birgitta Trotzig died on May 14, 2011[5]. She died in Lund[4]. She is buried at Northern cemetery in Lund[11].

Why It Matters

Birgitta Trotzig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Birgitta Trotzig born?

Birgitta Trotzig was born in Gothenburg[2].

Where did Birgitta Trotzig die?

Birgitta Trotzig passed away in Lund[4].

Who were Birgitta Trotzig's parents?

Birgitta Trotzig's father was Oscar Kjellén[12]. Birgitta Trotzig's mother was Astri Rodhe[13].

Who was Birgitta Trotzig married to?

Birgitta Trotzig's spouses include Ulf Trotzig[14].

What did Birgitta Trotzig do for work?

Birgitta Trotzig worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and poet[9].

What awards did Birgitta Trotzig receive?

Honors received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[18], Dobloug Prize[19], Litteris et Artibus[20], and Aftonbladet Literary Award[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . kulturgravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . sverigesradio.se. sverigesradio.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Trotzig, Kjellén
    Field of work essay
    Described by source Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon, Swedish Literature Bank, Q113369276 +2
    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Swedish Academy, Project Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon
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