Karl Vennberg

Swedish poet (1910-1995)
Person human Q1733262
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Karl Vennberg

Summary

Karl Vennberg is a human[1]. He was born in Blädinge[2]. He was born on April 11, 1910[3]. He passed away in Spånga-Kista församling[4]. He died on May 12, 1995[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Vennberg's place of birth was Blädinge[2].
  • Karl Vennberg died in Spånga-Kista församling[4].
  • Karl Vennberg was born on April 11, 1910[3].
  • Karl Vennberg died on May 12, 1995[5].
  • Karl Vennberg held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Karl Vennberg worked as a translator[6].
  • Karl Vennberg worked as a poet[7].
  • Karl Vennberg's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Karl Vennberg's professions included journalist[9].
  • Karl Vennberg worked as a writer[10].
  • Karl Vennberg worked as a critic[13].
  • Karl Vennberg's education included a stint at Lund University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Vennberg is Q10516480[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Vennberg is Q18333899[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Vennberg is Sju ord på tunnelbanan[17].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Aniara Award[18].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[19].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Kellgren Award[20].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Carl Emil Englund prize[21].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[22].
  • Karl Vennberg received the Gerard Bonnier Poetry Award[23].
  • Karl Vennberg was a member of Samfundet De Nio[24].
  • Karl Vennberg is recorded as male[25].
  • Karl Vennberg's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Karl Vennberg's Commons category is recorded as Karl Vennberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Vennberg was born in Blädinge[2]. He was born on April 11, 1910[3].

Education

Karl Vennberg was educated at Lund University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], writer[10], and critic[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q10516480[15], a literary work[28]; Q18333899[16]; and Sju ord på tunnelbanan[17], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Aniara Award[18], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1974[32]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[19], a literary award[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1921[35]; Kellgren Award[20], a literary award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1979[38]; Carl Emil Englund prize[21], a literary award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1965[41]; Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[22], a poetry award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1958[44]; and Gerard Bonnier Poetry Award[23], a poetry award[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1978[47].

Death and Burial

Karl Vennberg died on May 12, 1995[5]. He passed away in Spånga-Kista församling[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Vennberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Karl Vennberg born?

Born in Blädinge[2], Karl Vennberg…

Where did Karl Vennberg die?

Karl Vennberg died in Spånga-Kista församling[4].

What did Karl Vennberg do for work?

Karl Vennberg worked as translator[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Karl Vennberg go to school?

Karl Vennberg was educated at Lund University[14].

What awards did Karl Vennberg receive?

Honors received include Aniara Award[18], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[19], Kellgren Award[20], and Carl Emil Englund prize[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . samfundetdenio.se. samfundetdenio.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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