Björn Ulvaeus
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Björn Ulvaeus
Summary
Björn Ulvaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Lundby church parish[2]. He was born on April 25, 1945[3]. He worked as a singer[4], composer[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,294 views/month, #3,839 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Björn Ulvaeus's place of birth was Lundby church parish[2].
- Björn Ulvaeus was born on April 25, 1945[3].
- Björn Ulvaeus's father was Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus[10].
- Björn Ulvaeus's mother was Aina[11].
- A child of Björn Ulvaeus was Linda Ulvaeus[12].
- A child of Björn Ulvaeus was Christian Ulvaeus[13].
- Björn Ulvaeus held citizenship in Sweden[14].
- Swedish was Björn Ulvaeus's native language[15].
- Björn Ulvaeus's professions included singer[4].
- Björn Ulvaeus's professions included composer[5].
- Björn Ulvaeus's professions included guitarist[6].
- Björn Ulvaeus's professions included songwriter[7].
- Björn Ulvaeus worked as a record producer[8].
- Björn Ulvaeus worked as a librettist[16].
- Björn Ulvaeus held the position of President of CISAC[17].
- Björn Ulvaeus's education included a stint at Lund University[18].
- Björn Ulvaeus received the Litteris et Artibus[19].
- Björn Ulvaeus received the International Swede of the Year[20].
- Björn Ulvaeus received the Musikexportpriset[21].
- Björn Ulvaeus received the Musikexportpriset[22].
- Björn Ulvaeus received the Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23].
- Björn Ulvaeus was a member of Hootenanny Singers[24].
- Björn Ulvaeus was a member of ABBA[25].
- Björn Ulvaeus was a member of Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus[26].
- Björn Ulvaeus's religion is recorded as atheism[27].
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Origins and Family
Björn Ulvaeus's place of birth was Lundby church parish[2]. He was born on April 25, 1945[3]. His father was Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus[10]. His mother was Aina[11]. Swedish was his native language[15].
Education
Björn Ulvaeus's education included a stint at Lund University[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], composer[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], record producer[8], and librettist[16]. Björn Ulvaeus held the position of President of CISAC[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[19], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; International Swede of the Year[20], an award[31], in Sweden[32]; Musikexportpriset[21], a prize[33]; and Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23], a grade of an order[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1873[36].
Personal Life
Children include Linda Ulvaeus[12], an actor[37], b. 1973[38], of Sweden[39] and Christian Ulvaeus[13], b. 1977[40], of Sweden[41]. Björn Ulvaeus's religion is recorded as atheism[27].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Björn Ulvaeus include ABBA[42], a musical group[43], founded in 1970[44].
Why It Matters
Björn Ulvaeus ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,294 views/month, #3,839 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 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include ABBA[42], a musical group[43], founded in 1970[44].
FAQs
Where was Björn Ulvaeus born?
Born in Lundby church parish[2], Björn Ulvaeus…
Who were Björn Ulvaeus's parents?
Björn Ulvaeus's father was Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus[10]. Björn Ulvaeus's mother was Aina[11].
What did Björn Ulvaeus do for work?
Björn Ulvaeus worked as singer[4], composer[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].
Where did Björn Ulvaeus go to school?
Björn Ulvaeus was educated at Lund University[18].
What awards did Björn Ulvaeus receive?
Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[19], International Swede of the Year[20], Musikexportpriset[21], and Musikexportpriset[22].