Kjeld Abell

playwright (1901-1961)
Person human Q361870
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Kjeld Abell

Summary

Kjeld Abell is a human[1]. He was born in Ribe[2]. He was born on August 25, 1901[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on March 5, 1961[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], scenographer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kjeld Abell's place of birth was Ribe[2].
  • Kjeld Abell died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Kjeld Abell was born on August 25, 1901[3].
  • Kjeld Abell died on March 5, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • Kjeld Abell held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Kjeld Abell's professions included playwright[6].
  • Kjeld Abell's professions included scenographer[7].
  • Kjeld Abell worked as a theatrical director[8].
  • Kjeld Abell worked as a writer[9].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Emma Bærentzens Endownment[13].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Teaterpokalen[14].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Q11994407[15].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Drachmannlegatet[16].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Q8728222[17].
  • Kjeld Abell received the Q11975085[18].
  • Kjeld Abell was a member of Danish Academy[19].
  • Kjeld Abell was influenced by Hans Christian Andersen[20].
  • Kjeld Abell is recorded as male[21].
  • Kjeld Abell's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Kjeld Abell's Commons category is recorded as Kjeld Abell[23].
  • Kjeld Abell's family name is recorded as Abell[24].
  • Kjeld Abell's given name is recorded as Kjeld[25].
  • Kjeld Abell's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • Kjeld Abell's described by source is recorded as Myggans nöjeslexikon: 1 A–Barc (Swedish)[27].

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Origins and Family

Kjeld Abell's place of birth was Ribe[2]. He was born on August 25, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], scenographer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Emma Bærentzens Endownment[13], an art prize[28], in Denmark[29]; Teaterpokalen[14], a theatre award[30], in Denmark[31]; Q11994407[15], a literary award[32], in Denmark[33]; Drachmannlegatet[16], a literary award[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1917[36]; Q8728222[17], a literary award[37], in Denmark[38]; and Q11975085[18], a literary award[39], in Denmark[40].

Death and Burial

Kjeld Abell died on March 5, 1961[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Kjeld Abell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Kjeld Abell born?

Born in Ribe[2], Kjeld Abell…

Where did Kjeld Abell die?

Kjeld Abell died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Kjeld Abell do for work?

Kjeld Abell worked as playwright[6], scenographer[7], theatrical director[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Kjeld Abell receive?

Honors received include Emma Bærentzens Endownment[13], Teaterpokalen[14], Q11994407[15], and Drachmannlegatet[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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