Knut Ahnlund

Swedish writer, scholar in Nordic literature, member of the Swedish Academy
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Knut Ahnlund
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Knut Ahnlund

Summary

Knut Ahnlund is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on May 24, 1923[3]. He died in Täby parish[4]. He died on November 28, 2012[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Knut Ahnlund was born in Stockholm[2].
  • Knut Ahnlund passed away in Täby parish[4].
  • Knut Ahnlund was born on May 24, 1923[3].
  • Knut Ahnlund died on November 28, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Djursholms Begravningsplats[10].
  • Knut Ahnlund's father was Nils Ahnlund[11].
  • Among Knut Ahnlund's spouses was Katarina Kraft[12].
  • A child of Knut Ahnlund was Nathan Shachar[13].
  • Knut Ahnlund held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Knut Ahnlund's professions included translator[6].
  • Knut Ahnlund worked as a writer[7].
  • Knut Ahnlund's professions included historian[8].
  • Knut Ahnlund held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[15].
  • Among Knut Ahnlund's employers was Aarhus University[16].
  • Knut Ahnlund's education included a stint at Stockholm University[17].
  • Knut Ahnlund received the Litteris et Artibus[18].
  • Knut Ahnlund received the Q10663850[19].
  • Knut Ahnlund received the Kellgren Award[20].
  • Knut Ahnlund was a member of Swedish Academy[21].
  • Knut Ahnlund was a member of Samfundet De Nio[22].
  • Knut Ahnlund is recorded as male[23].
  • Knut Ahnlund's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Knut Ahnlund's family is recorded as Ahnlund[25].
  • Knut Ahnlund's Commons category is recorded as Knut Ahnlund[26].
  • Knut Ahnlund's family name is recorded as Ahnlund[27].

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Origins and Family

Knut Ahnlund's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on May 24, 1923[3]. His father was Nils Ahnlund[11].

Education

Knut Ahnlund's education included a stint at Stockholm University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], and historian[8]. Knut Ahnlund was employed by Aarhus University[16]. He held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[18], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; Q10663850[19], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1947[33]; and Kellgren Award[20], a literary award[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1979[36].

Personal Life

Knut Ahnlund was married to Katarina Kraft[12]. A child of him was Nathan Shachar[13].

Death and Burial

Knut Ahnlund died on November 28, 2012[5]. He passed away in Täby parish[4]. Burial took place at Djursholms Begravningsplats[10].

Why It Matters

Knut Ahnlund ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Knut Ahnlund born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Knut Ahnlund…

Where did Knut Ahnlund die?

Knut Ahnlund passed away in Täby parish[4].

Who were Knut Ahnlund's parents?

Knut Ahnlund's father was Nils Ahnlund[11].

Who was Knut Ahnlund married to?

Knut Ahnlund's spouses include Katarina Kraft[12].

What did Knut Ahnlund do for work?

Knut Ahnlund worked as translator[6], writer[7], and historian[8].

Where did Knut Ahnlund go to school?

Knut Ahnlund was educated at Stockholm University[17].

What awards did Knut Ahnlund receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[18], Q10663850[19], and Kellgren Award[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . finngraven.se. Retrieved . finngraven.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . expressen.se. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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