Erik Ekelund

Finnish professor
Person human Q5629660
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Erik Ekelund

Summary

Erik Ekelund is a human[1]. Born in Loviisa[2], he… he was born on 1897[3]. He passed away in Ekenäs[4]. He died on May 21, 1976[5]. He worked as a professor[6].

Key Facts

  • Erik Ekelund was born in Loviisa[2].
  • Erik Ekelund passed away in Ekenäs[4].
  • Erik Ekelund was born on 1897[3].
  • Erik Ekelund died on May 21, 1976[5].
  • Erik Ekelund held citizenship in Finland[7].
  • Erik Ekelund held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[8].
  • Swedish was Erik Ekelund's native language[9].
  • Erik Ekelund worked as a professor[6].
  • Erik Ekelund was employed by Åbo Akademi University[10].
  • Erik Ekelund received the Swedish Academy Finland Prize[11].
  • Erik Ekelund received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[12].
  • Erik Ekelund is recorded as male[13].
  • Erik Ekelund's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Erik Ekelund's Commons category is recorded as Erik Runar Selim Ekelund[15].
  • Erik Ekelund's family name is recorded as Ekelund[16].
  • Erik Ekelund's given name is recorded as Erik[17].
  • Erik Ekelund's work location is recorded as Turku[18].
  • Erik Ekelund's work location is recorded as Helsinki[19].
  • Erik Ekelund's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1917–1944[20].
  • Erik Ekelund's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[21].
  • Erik Ekelund's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[22].

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Origins and Family

Erik Ekelund was born in Loviisa[2]. He was born on 1897[3]. Swedish was his native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Erik Ekelund's professions included professor[6]. He was employed by Åbo Akademi University[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[11], an award[23], in Sweden[24], founded in 1966[25] and Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[12], a science award[26], in Finland[27], founded in 1920[28].

Death and Burial

Erik Ekelund died on May 21, 1976[5]. He passed away in Ekenäs[4].

FAQs

Where was Erik Ekelund born?

Erik Ekelund was born in Loviisa[2].

Where did Erik Ekelund die?

Erik Ekelund passed away in Ekenäs[4].

What did Erik Ekelund do for work?

Erik Ekelund worked as professor[6].

What awards did Erik Ekelund receive?

Honors received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[11] and Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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