Gunnel Vallquist

Swedish writer and translator, member of the Swedish Academy (1918-2016)
Person human Q442031
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Gunnel Vallquist

Summary

Gunnel Vallquist is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], she… she was born on June 19, 1918[3]. She passed away in Bromma[4]. She died on January 11, 2016[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Gunnel Vallquist…
  • Born in Sankt Matteus[12], Gunnel Vallquist…
  • Gunnel Vallquist passed away in Bromma[4].
  • Gunnel Vallquist was born on June 19, 1918[3].
  • Gunnel Vallquist died on January 11, 2016[5].
  • Gunnel Vallquist's mother was Lily Vallquist[13].
  • Among Gunnel Vallquist's spouses was Folke Diurlin[14].
  • Gunnel Vallquist held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Gunnel Vallquist worked as a linguist[6].
  • Gunnel Vallquist's professions included translator[7].
  • Gunnel Vallquist worked as a journalist[8].
  • Gunnel Vallquist worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Gunnel Vallquist worked as a writer[10].
  • Gunnel Vallquist held the position of seat 13 of the Swedish Academy[16].
  • Gunnel Vallquist was educated at Uppsala University[17].
  • Gunnel Vallquist received the Litteris et Artibus[18].
  • Gunnel Vallquist received the Q10679842[19].
  • Gunnel Vallquist received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[20].
  • Gunnel Vallquist received the Officer of Arts and Letters[21].
  • Gunnel Vallquist was a member of Swedish Academy[22].
  • Gunnel Vallquist was a member of Samfundet De Nio[23].
  • Gunnel Vallquist is recorded as female[24].
  • Gunnel Vallquist's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Gunnel Vallquist's Commons category is recorded as Gunnel Vallquist[26].
  • Gunnel Vallquist's family name is recorded as Vallquist[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and Sankt Matteus[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1906[33]. Gunnel Vallquist was born on June 19, 1918[3]. Her mother was Lily Vallquist[13].

Education

Gunnel Vallquist was educated at Uppsala University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10]. Gunnel Vallquist held the position of seat 13 of the Swedish Academy[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[18], a medallion[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1853[36]; Q10679842[19], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1985[39]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[20], an award[40], in Sweden[41]; and Officer of Arts and Letters[21], a grade of an order[42], in France[43].

Personal Life

Gunnel Vallquist was married to Folke Diurlin[14].

Death and Burial

Gunnel Vallquist died on January 11, 2016[5]. She passed away in Bromma[4].

Why It Matters

Gunnel Vallquist has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gunnel Vallquist born?

Gunnel Vallquist was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Gunnel Vallquist die?

Gunnel Vallquist died in Bromma[4].

Who were Gunnel Vallquist's parents?

Gunnel Vallquist's mother was Lily Vallquist[13].

Who was Gunnel Vallquist married to?

Gunnel Vallquist's spouses include Folke Diurlin[14].

What did Gunnel Vallquist do for work?

Gunnel Vallquist worked as linguist[6], translator[7], journalist[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10].

Where did Gunnel Vallquist go to school?

Gunnel Vallquist was educated at Uppsala University[17].

What awards did Gunnel Vallquist receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[18], Q10679842[19], honorary doctorate of Lund University[20], and Officer of Arts and Letters[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . svd.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon, Swedish Literature Bank, The History of Nordic Women's Literature
    Occupation linguist, translator, journalist +2
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  2. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Uppsala University
    Position held seat 13 of the Swedish Academy
    Described by source Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon, Swedish Literature Bank, The History of Nordic Women's Literature
    Languages spoken, written or signed Swedish, French
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