Gunnar Ekelöf

Swedish writer (1907–1968)
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Gunnar Ekelöf
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Gunnar Ekelöf

Summary

Gunnar Ekelöf is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1907[3]. He passed away in Sigtuna[4]. He died on March 16, 1968[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Gunnar Ekelöf…
  • Gunnar Ekelöf died in Sigtuna[4].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf was born on September 15, 1907[3].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf died on March 16, 1968[5].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Swedish was Gunnar Ekelöf's native language[11].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf's professions included translator[6].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf's professions included poet[7].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf worked as a writer[8].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf held the position of seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[12].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf was educated at Uppsala University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gunnar Ekelöf is Non Serviam[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gunnar Ekelöf is Diwan on the Prince of Emgion[15].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the Dobloug Prize[16].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the Tidningen Vi:s litteraturpris[18].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the Bellman Prize[19].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the grand Prize for promotion of literature[20].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf received the Bellman Prize[21].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf was a member of Swedish Academy[22].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf is recorded as male[23].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf is associated with the Art Nouveau movement[25].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf is associated with the surrealism movement[26].
  • Gunnar Ekelöf's Commons category is recorded as Gunnar Ekelöf[27].

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Origins and Family

Gunnar Ekelöf was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on September 15, 1907[3]. Swedish was his native language[11].

Education

Gunnar Ekelöf was educated at Uppsala University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. Gunnar Ekelöf held the position of seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Non Serviam[14], a literary work[28] and Diwan on the Prince of Emgion[15], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Dobloug Prize[16], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17], a literary award[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1921[34]; Tidningen Vi:s litteraturpris[18], a literary award[35], in Sweden[36]; Bellman Prize[19], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1920[39]; grand Prize for promotion of literature[20], a literary award[40], in Sweden[41]; and Nordic Council Literature Prize[42], a literary award[43], founded in 1962[44].

Death and Burial

Gunnar Ekelöf died on March 16, 1968[5]. He died in Sigtuna[4].

Why It Matters

Gunnar Ekelöf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Gunnar Ekelöf born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Gunnar Ekelöf…

Where did Gunnar Ekelöf die?

Gunnar Ekelöf died in Sigtuna[4].

What did Gunnar Ekelöf do for work?

Gunnar Ekelöf worked as translator[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

Where did Gunnar Ekelöf go to school?

Gunnar Ekelöf was educated at Uppsala University[13].

What awards did Gunnar Ekelöf receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[16], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17], Tidningen Vi:s litteraturpris[18], and Bellman Prize[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [42] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.
  26. [15] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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