Gunnar Wennerberg
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Summary
Gunnar Wennerberg was born on October 2, 1817[1], in Lidköping parish[2]. He died on August 24, 1901[3], in Läckö Castle[4]. He worked as a poet[5], composer[6], writer[7], politician[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Gunnar Wennerberg Sr.[11]
- Mother: Sara Margareta Wennerberg[12]
- Spouse: Hedvig Sofia Cronstedt af Fullerö[13]
- Child: Gunnar Gunnarsson Wennerberg[14], Astrid Ingegjerd Fleetwood[15], Signe Taube af Odenkat[16], Elin Lewenhaupt[17]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[18]
- Occupation: official[19]
- Field of work: music[20], literature[21], politics[22], public administration[23]
- Position held: member of the First Chamber[24], Minister of Ecclesiastics[25], governor of Kronoberg County[26], seat 2 of the Swedish Academy[27], education minister[28]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[29], Katedralskolan[30]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[31], Премия Карла Юхана[32], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[33]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[34], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[35], Royal Swedish Academy of Music[36], Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Protectionist Party[39]
- Commons category: Gunnar Wennerberg[40]
- Cause of death: Q78698047[41]
- Academic degree: Master of Philosophy[42], docent[43]
- Family name: Wennerberg[44]
- Given name: Gunnar[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gunnar Wennerberg[46]
- Commons gallery: Gunnar Wennerberg[47]
- Depicted by: Gunnar Wennerberg som musiker[48], Gunnar Wennerberg[49], Statue of Gunnar Wennerberg, Uppsala[50]
- Described by source: Q22341380[51], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[52], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[53], Riemann's Music Dictionary[54], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[55], Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon[56], Gunnar Wennerberg som musiker[57]
Why It Matters
Gunnar Wennerberg has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Gunnar Wennerberg born?
Gunnar Wennerberg was born in Lidköping parish[2].
Where did Gunnar Wennerberg die?
Gunnar Wennerberg passed away in Läckö Castle[4].
Who were Gunnar Wennerberg's parents?
Gunnar Wennerberg's father was Gunnar Wennerberg Sr.[11]. Gunnar Wennerberg's mother was Sara Margareta Wennerberg[12].
Who was Gunnar Wennerberg married to?
Gunnar Wennerberg's spouses include Hedvig Sofia Cronstedt af Fullerö[13].
What did Gunnar Wennerberg do for work?
Gunnar Wennerberg worked as a poet[5], composer[6], writer[7], politician[8], and draftsperson[9].
Where did Gunnar Wennerberg go to school?
Gunnar Wennerberg was educated at Uppsala University[29] and Katedralskolan[30].
What awards did Gunnar Wennerberg receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[31], Премия Карла Юхана[32], and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[33].