Karin Smirnov

Finland-Swedish writer (1880-1973)
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Summary

Karin Smirnov was born on February 26, 1880[1], in Stockholm[2]. She died on May 10, 1973[3], in Stockholm[4]. She worked as a writer[5] and playwright[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Baliasta Old Churchyard[7]
  • Father: August Strindberg[8]
  • Mother: Siri von Essen[9]
  • Spouse: Vladimir Smirnov[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[11], Finland[12]
  • Native language: Swedish[13]
  • Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[14]
  • Award received: Karl Emil Tollander Prize[15]
  • Sex or gender: female[16]
  • Family name: Smirnova[17], Smirnoff[18]
  • Given name: Karin[19]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1809–1916[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[21], Finnish[22]
  • Birth name: Karin Strindberg[23]
  • Different from: Karin Smirnoff[24]
  • Sibling: Anne-Marie Hagelin[25], Greta Strindberg[26]
  • Writing language: Swedish[27]

FAQs

Where was Karin Smirnov born?

Karin Smirnov's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Karin Smirnov die?

Karin Smirnov passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Karin Smirnov's parents?

Karin Smirnov's father was August Strindberg[8]. Karin Smirnov's mother was Siri von Essen[9].

Who was Karin Smirnov married to?

Karin Smirnov's spouses include Vladimir Smirnov[10].

What did Karin Smirnov do for work?

Karin Smirnov worked as a writer[5] and playwright[6].

What awards did Karin Smirnov receive?

Honors received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[15].

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  8. [12] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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