Guðrún Helgadóttir

Icelandic children's writer and politician (1935–2022)
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Summary

Guðrún Helgadóttir was born on September 7, 1935[1], in Hafnarfjörður[2]. She died on March 23, 2022[3], in Reykjavík[4]. She worked as a politician[5], children's writer[6], and young adult author[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Iceland[9]
  • Position held: Member of the Althing[10]
  • Award received: Nordic Children's Book Prize[11]
  • Sex or gender: female[12]
  • Member of political party: People's Alliance[13]
  • Commons category: Guðrún Helgadóttir[14]
  • Given name: Guðrún[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[16]
  • Name in native language: Guðrún Helgadóttir[17]
  • Patronym or matronym: Helgadóttir[18]

Why It Matters

Guðrún Helgadóttir has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Guðrún Helgadóttir born?

Guðrún Helgadóttir's place of birth was Hafnarfjörður[2].

Where did Guðrún Helgadóttir die?

Guðrún Helgadóttir passed away in Reykjavík[4].

What did Guðrún Helgadóttir do for work?

Guðrún Helgadóttir worked as a politician[5], children's writer[6], and young adult author[7].

What awards did Guðrún Helgadóttir receive?

Honors received include Nordic Children's Book Prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Morgunblaðið. mbl.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . althingi.is. althingi.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . althingi.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . althingi.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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