Selma Lagerlöf
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Selma Lagerlöf
Summary
Selma Lagerlöf is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2]. She was born on November 20, 1858[3]. She died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4]. She died on March 16, 1940[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], and poet[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Selma Lagerlöf's place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2].
- Selma Lagerlöf died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4].
- Selma Lagerlöf was born on November 20, 1858[3].
- Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940[5].
- Burial took place at Östra Ämtervik cemetery[12].
- Selma Lagerlöf's father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13].
- Selma Lagerlöf's mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14].
- Selma Lagerlöf held citizenship in Sweden[15].
- Swedish was Selma Lagerlöf's native language[16].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a novelist[6].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a children's writer[7].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a biographer[8].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a teacher[9].
- Selma Lagerlöf's professions included poet[10].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a writer[17].
- Selma Lagerlöf's field of work was poetry[18].
- Selma Lagerlöf's field of work was women's suffrage in Sweden[19].
- Selma Lagerlöf held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[20].
- Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is Gösta Berlings Saga[22].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[23].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is Jerusalem[24].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the Nobel Prize in Literature[25].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Östra Ämtervik church parish[2], Selma Lagerlöf… she was born on November 20, 1858[3]. Her father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13]. Her mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14]. Swedish was her native language[16].
Education
Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], poet[10], and writer[17]. Fields of work include poetry[18], a literary form[28] and women's suffrage in Sweden[19], an aspect in a geographic region[29], in Sweden[30]. Selma Lagerlöf held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gösta Berlings Saga[22], a literary work[31]; The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[23], a literary work[32], founded in 1906[33]; and Jerusalem[24]. Things named for Selma Lagerlöf include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[34], 11061 Lagerlöf[35], and Lagerlöf[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[25], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1901[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26], an award[40], in Sweden[41]; Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27], a grade of an order[42], in Latvia[43], founded in 1924[44]; Litteris et Artibus[45], a medallion[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1853[48]; Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[49], a grade of an order[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1919[52]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[53], a grade of an order[54], in France[55].
Personal Life
Selma Lagerlöf's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[56]. She was affiliated with the Free-minded National Association[57].
Death and Burial
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940[5]. She died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4]. The cause of death was stroke[58]. She is buried at Östra Ämtervik cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Selma Lagerlöf has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to her include The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[60], a literary work[61], founded in 1906[62]; Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness![63], a literary work[64]; The Emperor of Portugallia[65], a literary work[66]; The Löwensköld Ring[67], a literary work[68]; Jerusalem[69], a literary work[70]; and Gösta Berlings Saga[71], a literary work[72]. Entities named for her include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[34], 11061 Lagerlöf[35], and Lagerlöf[36].
FAQs
Where was Selma Lagerlöf born?
Selma Lagerlöf's place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2].
Where did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf passed away in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4].
Who were Selma Lagerlöf's parents?
Selma Lagerlöf's father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13]. Selma Lagerlöf's mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14].
What did Selma Lagerlöf do for work?
Selma Lagerlöf worked as novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], and poet[10].
Where did Selma Lagerlöf go to school?
Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
What awards did Selma Lagerlöf receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[25], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27], and Litteris et Artibus[45].