Selma Lagerlöf was born on November 20, 1858[1], in Östra Ämtervik church parish[2]. She died on March 16, 1940[3], in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], and teacher[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,000 views/month, #6,935 of 1,000,298).[10]
Notable work: Gösta Berlings Saga[25], The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[26], Jerusalem[27]
Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[28], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[29], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[30], Litteris et Artibus[31], Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[32], Officer of the Legion of Honour[33], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[34], Officer of the Order of Leopold[35], Illis quorum[36]
Member of: Swedish Academy[37], Samfundet De Nio[38], Svenska hem[39]
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Things named for Selma Lagerlöf include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[63], 11061 Lagerlöf[64], and Lagerlöf[65].
Why It Matters
Selma Lagerlöf has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to her include The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1906[70]; Gösta Berlings Saga[71], a literary work[72]; Jerusalem[73], a literary work[74]; The Emperor of Portugallia[75], a literary work[76]; Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness![77], a literary work[78]; and The Löwensköld Ring[79], a literary work[80]. Entities named for her include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[63], 11061 Lagerlöf[64], and Lagerlöf[65].
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 died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4].
Who were Selma Lagerlöf's parents?
Selma Lagerlöf's father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[12]. Selma Lagerlöf's mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[13].
What did Selma Lagerlöf do for work?
Selma Lagerlöf worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Selma Lagerlöf go to school?
Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[24].
What awards did Selma Lagerlöf receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[28], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[29], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[30], and Litteris et Artibus[31].
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