Elin Wägner

Swedish writer, journalist and Suffragette (1882–1949)
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Elin Wägner
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Elin Wägner was born on May 16, 1882 in Lund Cathedral parish[1][2][3] and died on January 7, 1949 in Berg parish[1][4]. A citizen of Sweden, she worked as a journalist, writer, and suffragist. She was the daughter of Sven Wägner[2][3] and had a brother named Harald Wägner[3].

From 1910 to 1922 she was married to John Landquist. In 1944 she was elected to seat 15 of the Swedish Academy, serving until her death in 1949. She was also a member of Samfundet De Nio and Svenska hem[5][6].

She is buried at the Northern cemetery in Lund[7][8].

Elin Wägner

Summary

Elin Wägner is a human[1]. She was born in Lund Cathedral parish[2]. She was born on May 16, 1882[3]. She passed away in Berg parish[4]. She died on January 7, 1949[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and suffragist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elin Wägner was born in Lund Cathedral parish[2].
  • Elin Wägner died in Berg parish[4].
  • Elin Wägner was born on May 16, 1882[3].
  • Elin Wägner died on January 7, 1949[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[10].
  • Elin Wägner's father was Sven Wägner[11].
  • Among Elin Wägner's spouses was John Landquist[12].
  • Elin Wägner held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Elin Wägner's professions included journalist[6].
  • Elin Wägner worked as a writer[7].
  • Elin Wägner worked as a suffragist[8].
  • Elin Wägner held the position of seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[14].
  • Elin Wägner received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].
  • Elin Wägner was a member of Swedish Academy[16].
  • Elin Wägner was a member of Samfundet De Nio[17].
  • Elin Wägner was a member of Svenska hem[18].
  • Elin Wägner is recorded as female[19].
  • Elin Wägner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Elin Wägner's Commons category is recorded as Elin Wägner[21].
  • Elin Wägner's archives at is recorded as KvinnSam[22].
  • Elin Wägner's family name is recorded as Wägner[23].
  • Elin Wägner's given name is recorded as Elin[24].
  • Elin Wägner's given name is recorded as Matilda[25].
  • Elin Wägner's given name is recorded as Elisabet[26].
  • Elin Wägner's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Elin Wägner[27].

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Origins and Family

Elin Wägner was born in Lund Cathedral parish[2]. She was born on May 16, 1882[3]. Her father was Sven Wägner[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and suffragist[8]. Elin Wägner held the position of seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[14].

Recognition

Elin Wägner received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].

Personal Life

Among Elin Wägner's spouses was John Landquist[12].

Death and Burial

Elin Wägner died on January 7, 1949[5]. She passed away in Berg parish[4]. She is buried at Northern cemetery in Lund[10].

Why It Matters

Elin Wägner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

She has been cited as an influence by Barbro Alving[30], a writer[31], 1909–1987[32], of Sweden[33], awarded the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[34].

FAQs

Where was Elin Wägner born?

Born in Lund Cathedral parish[2], Elin Wägner…

Where did Elin Wägner die?

Elin Wägner passed away in Berg parish[4].

Who were Elin Wägner's parents?

Elin Wägner's father was Sven Wägner[11].

Who was Elin Wägner married to?

Elin Wägner's spouses include John Landquist[12].

What did Elin Wägner do for work?

Elin Wägner worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and suffragist[8].

What awards did Elin Wägner receive?

Honors received include Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].

Who did Elin Wägner influence?

Elin Wägner has been cited as an influence by Barbro Alving[30].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Q118221286. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . www.svenskaakademien.se. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . samfundetdenio.se. samfundetdenio.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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