Reidar Ekner

Swedish translator and writer (1929–2014)
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Summary

Reidar Ekner was born on July 25, 1929[1], in Gävle[2]. He died on July 5, 2014[3], in Telemark[4]. He worked as a translator[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Eldrid Lunden[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[11]
  • Family name: Ekner[12]
  • Given name: Reidar[13]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1969[14], Vem är det 1977[15], Vem är det 1981[16], Vem är det 1985[17], Vem är det 1993[18], Vem är det 1995[19], Vem är det 1997[20], Vem är det 2001[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[22], Norwegian[23]

FAQs

Where was Reidar Ekner born?

Reidar Ekner was born in Gävle[2].

Where did Reidar Ekner die?

Reidar Ekner passed away in Telemark[4].

Who was Reidar Ekner married to?

Reidar Ekner's spouses include Eldrid Lunden[8].

What did Reidar Ekner do for work?

Reidar Ekner worked as a translator[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

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  4. [8] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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