Jan Myrdal

Swedish writer (1927–2020)
Person human Q1398697
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Jan Myrdal

Summary

Jan Myrdal is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on July 19, 1927[3]. He passed away in Varberg[4]. He died on October 30, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Myrdal was born in Stockholm[2].
  • Jan Myrdal died in Varberg[4].
  • Jan Myrdal was born on July 19, 1927[3].
  • Jan Myrdal died on October 30, 2020[5].
  • Jan Myrdal's father was Gunnar Myrdal[10].
  • Jan Myrdal's mother was Alva Myrdal[11].
  • Jan Myrdal was married to Andrea Myrdal[12].
  • Jan Myrdal was married to Nadja Wiking[13].
  • Jan Myrdal was married to Gun Kessle[14].
  • A child of Jan Myrdal was Janken Myrdal[15].
  • A child of Jan Myrdal was Eva Myrdal[16].
  • Jan Myrdal held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Jan Myrdal worked as a writer[6].
  • Jan Myrdal's professions included journalist[7].
  • Jan Myrdal's professions included film director[8].
  • Jan Myrdal received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18].
  • Jan Myrdal received the honorary doctor of the Nankai University[19].
  • Jan Myrdal is recorded as male[20].
  • Jan Myrdal's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jan Myrdal's Commons category is recorded as Jan Myrdal[22].
  • Jan Myrdal's family name is recorded as Myrdal[23].
  • Jan Myrdal's given name is recorded as Jan[24].
  • Jan Myrdal's official website is recorded as http://www.janmyrdalsallskapet.se/[25].
  • Jan Myrdal's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jan Myrdal[26].
  • Jan Myrdal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Myrdal's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on July 19, 1927[3]. His father was Gunnar Myrdal[10]. His mother was Alva Myrdal[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and film director[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and honorary doctor of the Nankai University[19], an award[30], in People's Republic of China[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Andrea Myrdal[12], a translator[32], b. 1961[33], of Sweden[34]; Nadja Wiking[13]; and Gun Kessle[14], a photographer[35], 1926–2007[36], of Sweden[37], specialised in painting[38]. Children include Janken Myrdal[15], an agrarian historian[39], b. 1949[40], of Sweden[41] and Eva Myrdal[16], an archaeologist[42], b. 1956[43], of Sweden[44].

Death and Burial

Jan Myrdal died on October 30, 2020[5]. He died in Varberg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jan Myrdal include Lenin Award (Sweden)[45], a literary award[46], in Sweden[47].

Why It Matters

Jan Myrdal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

Entities named for him include Lenin Award (Sweden)[45], a literary award[46], in Sweden[47].

FAQs

Where was Jan Myrdal born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Jan Myrdal…

Where did Jan Myrdal die?

Jan Myrdal died in Varberg[4].

Who were Jan Myrdal's parents?

Jan Myrdal's father was Gunnar Myrdal[10]. Jan Myrdal's mother was Alva Myrdal[11].

Who was Jan Myrdal married to?

Jan Myrdal's spouses include Andrea Myrdal[12], Nadja Wiking[13], and Gun Kessle[14].

What did Jan Myrdal do for work?

Jan Myrdal worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and film director[8].

What awards did Jan Myrdal receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18] and honorary doctor of the Nankai University[19].

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  10. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . moe.gov.cn. Retrieved . moe.gov.cn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Sveriges Television. Retrieved . svt.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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