Halldór Laxness
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Halldór Laxness
Summary
Halldór Laxness is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on April 23, 1902[3]. He passed away in Mosfellsbær[4]. He died on February 8, 1998[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], novelist[7], translator[8], playwright[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (809 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Reykjavík[2], Halldór Laxness…
- Halldór Laxness died in Mosfellsbær[4].
- Halldór Laxness was born on April 23, 1902[3].
- Halldór Laxness died on February 8, 1998[5].
- Halldór Laxness died on February 9, 1998[12].
- Halldór Laxness died on February 8, 1988[13].
- Halldór Laxness was married to Auður Laxness[14].
- A child of Halldór Laxness was Guðný Halldórsdóttir[15].
- Halldór Laxness held citizenship in Iceland[16].
- Halldór Laxness worked as a linguist[6].
- Halldór Laxness's professions included novelist[7].
- Halldór Laxness's professions included translator[8].
- Halldór Laxness's professions included playwright[9].
- Halldór Laxness worked as a poet[10].
- Halldór Laxness's professions included philosopher[17].
- Halldór Laxness received the Nobel Prize in Literature[18].
- Halldór Laxness's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
- Halldór Laxness's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
- Halldór Laxness is recorded as male[21].
- Halldór Laxness's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Halldór Laxness's genre is narrative poetry[23].
- Halldór Laxness's Commons category is recorded as Halldór Laxness[24].
- The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[25].
- Halldór Laxness's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[26].
- Halldór Laxness's given name is recorded as Halldór[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IS[29]
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Began / founded: 1902-04-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1998-02-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: c23fed6a-39e3-43cd-8b44-a683e3a52c7d[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Reykjavík[2], Halldór Laxness… he was born on April 23, 1902[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], novelist[7], translator[8], playwright[9], poet[10], and philosopher[17].
Recognition
Halldór Laxness received the Nobel Prize in Literature[18].
Personal Life
Among Halldór Laxness's spouses was Auður Laxness[14]. A child of him was Guðný Halldórsdóttir[15]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[19], a Christian denomination[33], in Vatican City[34], founded in 0001[35], headquartered in Vatican City[36] and Lutheranism[20], a Christian denominational family[37], founded in 1517[38].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 8, 1998[5], February 9, 1998[12], and February 8, 1988[13]. Halldór Laxness passed away in Mosfellsbær[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[25].
Why It Matters
Halldór Laxness ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (809 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Independent People[41], a written work[42]; Iceland's Bell[43], a written work[44]; The Atom Station[45], a written work[46]; and Under the Glacier[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Halldór Laxness born?
Born in Reykjavík[2], Halldór Laxness…
Where did Halldór Laxness die?
Halldór Laxness died in Mosfellsbær[4].
Who was Halldór Laxness married to?
Halldór Laxness's spouses include Auður Laxness[14].
What did Halldór Laxness do for work?
Halldór Laxness worked as linguist[6], novelist[7], translator[8], playwright[9], and poet[10].
What awards did Halldór Laxness receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[18].