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Harry Martinson

Swedish writer (1904–1978)
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Harry Martinson
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Summary

Harry Martinson was born on May 6, 1904[1], in Blekinge[2]. He died on February 11, 1978[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,463 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Jämshög church parish[10]
  • Date of birth: January 1, 1904[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1978[12]
  • Place of burial: Silverdals cemetery[13]
  • Spouse: Moa Martinson[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
  • Ethnic group: Swedes[16]
  • Field of work: drama[17], literature[18], poetry[19]
  • Position held: seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[20]
  • Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[21], Dobloug Prize[22], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[23], Bellman Prize[24], Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[25]
  • Member of: Swedish Academy[26], Fem unga[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Commons category: Harry Martinson[29]
  • Cause of death: exsanguination[30]
  • Family name: Martinson[31]
  • Given name: Harry[32]
  • Significant event: Q100700773[33]
  • Official website: https://www.harrymartinson.org[34]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Harry Martinson[35]
  • Manner of death: seppuku[36]
  • Described by source: Svenskt konstnärslexikon[37], Swedish Census 1910[38], Swedish church birth records[39], Q21657593[40], Vem är Vem? Stockholm[41], Q21657602[42], Q21657600[43], Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok. 5 Lindorm-O[44], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[45]

Why It Matters

Harry Martinson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Aniara[48], a literary work[49].

FAQs

Where was Harry Martinson born?

Harry Martinson's place of birth was Blekinge[2].

Where did Harry Martinson die?

Harry Martinson died in Stockholm[4].

Who was Harry Martinson married to?

Harry Martinson's spouses include Moa Martinson[14].

What did Harry Martinson do for work?

Harry Martinson worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

What awards did Harry Martinson receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[21], Dobloug Prize[22], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[23], and Bellman Prize[24].

Related Entities

drama Moa Martinson poetry Stockholm Sweden

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . www.svenskaakademien.se. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . www.svenskaakademien.se. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . rp.pl. Retrieved . rp.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Q21657593. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Vem är Vem? Stockholm. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Q21657602. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Q21657600. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Svenska män och kvinnor : biografisk uppslagsbok. 5 Lindorm-O. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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