Kjell Espmark

Swedish writer, literary historian, Member of the Swedish Academy (1930–2022)
Person human Q541085
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Kjell Espmark

Summary

Kjell Espmark is a human[1]. Born in Strömsund[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1930[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on September 18, 2022[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], historian[8], professor[9], and literary historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kjell Espmark's place of birth was Strömsund[2].
  • Kjell Espmark passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Kjell Espmark was born on February 19, 1930[3].
  • Kjell Espmark died on September 18, 2022[5].
  • Kjell Espmark was married to Monica Lauritzen[12].
  • A child of Kjell Espmark was Catharina Espmark[13].
  • Kjell Espmark held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Kjell Espmark worked as a writer[6].
  • Kjell Espmark's professions included poet[7].
  • Kjell Espmark's professions included historian[8].
  • Kjell Espmark worked as a professor[9].
  • Kjell Espmark's professions included literary historian[10].
  • Kjell Espmark's field of work was history of literature[15].
  • Kjell Espmark's field of work was creative and professional writing[16].
  • Kjell Espmark held the position of seat 16 of the Swedish Academy[17].
  • Among Kjell Espmark's employers was Stockholm University[18].
  • Kjell Espmark was educated at Östra Real[19].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Q10663850[20].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[21].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Östersunds-Postens litterature price[22].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Kellgren Award[23].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Tomas Tranströmer prize[24].
  • Kjell Espmark received the Carl Emil Englund prize[25].
  • Kjell Espmark was a member of Swedish Academy[26].
  • Kjell Espmark is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Kjell Espmark was born in Strömsund[2]. He was born on February 19, 1930[3].

Education

Kjell Espmark's education included a stint at Östra Real[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], historian[8], professor[9], and literary historian[10]. Fields of work include history of literature[15], an academic discipline[28] and creative and professional writing[16], an academic discipline[29]. Among Kjell Espmark's employers was Stockholm University[18]. He held the position of seat 16 of the Swedish Academy[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Q10663850[20], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1947[32]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[21], a literary award[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1921[35]; Östersunds-Postens litterature price[22], a literary award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1957[38]; Kellgren Award[23], a literary award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1979[41]; Tomas Tranströmer prize[24], a literary award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1997[44]; and Carl Emil Englund prize[25], a literary award[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1965[47].

Personal Life

Kjell Espmark was married to Monica Lauritzen[12]. A child of him was Catharina Espmark[13].

Death and Burial

Kjell Espmark died on September 18, 2022[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

Why It Matters

Kjell Espmark ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 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 Kjell Espmark born?

Kjell Espmark was born in Strömsund[2].

Where did Kjell Espmark die?

Kjell Espmark passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who was Kjell Espmark married to?

Kjell Espmark's spouses include Monica Lauritzen[12].

What did Kjell Espmark do for work?

Kjell Espmark worked as writer[6], poet[7], historian[8], professor[9], and literary historian[10].

Where did Kjell Espmark go to school?

Kjell Espmark was educated at Östra Real[19].

What awards did Kjell Espmark receive?

Honors received include Q10663850[20], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[21], Östersunds-Postens litterature price[22], and Kellgren Award[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . dn.se. dn.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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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