Jan Myrdal
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Summary
Jan Myrdal was born on July 19, 1927[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on October 30, 2020[3], in Varberg[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (513 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Gunnar Myrdal[9]
- Mother: Alva Myrdal[10]
- Spouse: Andrea Myrdal[11], Nadja Wiking[12], Gun Kessle[13]
- Child: Janken Myrdal[14], Eva Myrdal[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], honorary doctor of the Nankai University[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Jan Myrdal[20]
- Family name: Myrdal[21]
- Given name: Jan[22]
- Official website: http://www.janmyrdalsallskapet.se/[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jan Myrdal[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[25], English[26], Standard Chinese[27]
- Name in native language: Jan Myrdal[28]
- Number of children: 2[29]
- Sibling: Kaj Fölster[30], Sissela Bok[31]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Jan Myrdal[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Myrdal include Lenin Award (Sweden)[33], a literary award[34], in Sweden[35].
Why It Matters
Jan Myrdal has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include Lenin Award (Sweden)[33], a literary award[34], in Sweden[35].
FAQs
Where was Jan Myrdal born?
Jan Myrdal's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
Where did Jan Myrdal die?
Jan Myrdal died in Varberg[4].
Who were Jan Myrdal's parents?
Jan Myrdal's father was Gunnar Myrdal[9]. Jan Myrdal's mother was Alva Myrdal[10].
Who was Jan Myrdal married to?
Jan Myrdal's spouses include Andrea Myrdal[11], Nadja Wiking[12], and Gun Kessle[13].
What did Jan Myrdal do for work?
Jan Myrdal worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and film director[7].
What awards did Jan Myrdal receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17] and honorary doctor of the Nankai University[18].