Carl Nordenfalk

Swedish art historian and curator (1907-1992)
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Summary

Carl Nordenfalk was born on December 13, 1907[1], in Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He died on June 13, 1992[3], in Adolf Fredriks parish[4]. He worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Johan Axel Nordenfalk[8]
  • Mother: Hedvig Reuterskiöld[9]
  • Spouse: Cecilia Leijonhufvud-Nordenfalk[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
  • Position held: museum director[12]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[13]
  • Award received: Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[14]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[15], Medieval Academy of America[16], American Philosophical Society[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Nordenfalk[19]
  • Given name: Carl[20]
  • Work location: Stockholm[21]
  • Described by source: Vem är Vem? Stockholm[22], Vem är det 1945[23], Vem är det 1953[24], Vem är det 1955[25], Vem är det 1957[26], Vem är Vem? : Stor-Stockholm 1962[27], Vem är det 1963[28], Vem är det 1967[29], Vem är det 1969[30], Vem är det 1977[31], Vem är det 1981[32], Vem är det 1985[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[34], German[35]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1935[36]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1982[37]
  • Sibling: Mary Reuterswärd[38], Johan An E Nordenfalk[39], Gunhild von Platen born Nordenfalk[40]

Why It Matters

Carl Nordenfalk has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Carl Nordenfalk born?

Carl Nordenfalk's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].

Where did Carl Nordenfalk die?

Carl Nordenfalk passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].

Who were Carl Nordenfalk's parents?

Carl Nordenfalk's father was Johan Axel Nordenfalk[8]. Carl Nordenfalk's mother was Hedvig Reuterskiöld[9].

Who was Carl Nordenfalk married to?

Carl Nordenfalk's spouses include Cecilia Leijonhufvud-Nordenfalk[10].

What did Carl Nordenfalk do for work?

Carl Nordenfalk worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6].

Where did Carl Nordenfalk go to school?

Carl Nordenfalk was educated at Uppsala University[13].

What awards did Carl Nordenfalk receive?

Honors received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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