Sven Markelius

Summary

Sven Markelius is a human^[1]. Born in Stockholm^[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1889^[3]. He died in Danderyd^[4]. He died on February 24, 1972^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], urban planner^[7], and designer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Sven Markelius's place of birth was Stockholm^[2].
• Born in Maria Magdalena parish^[10], Sven Markelius…
• Sven Markelius passed away in Danderyd^[4].
• Sven Markelius was born on October 25, 1889^[3].
• Sven Markelius died on February 24, 1972^[5].
• Burial took place at Djursholms Begravningsplats^[11].
• Sven Markelius was married to Ka Markelius^[12].
• Among Sven Markelius's spouses was Viola Wahlstedt^[13].
• Sven Markelius held citizenship in Sweden^[14].
• Sven Markelius worked as an architect^[6].
• Sven Markelius worked as an urban planner^[7].
• Sven Markelius's professions included designer^[8].
• Sven Markelius's education included a stint at KTH School of Architecture^[15].
• A notable student of Sven Markelius was Niels Rohweder^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Sven Markelius is Hötorget buildings^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Sven Markelius is Sverigehuset^[18].
• Sven Markelius received the Royal Gold Medal^[19].
• Sven Markelius received the Prince Eugen Medal^[20].
• Sven Markelius received the Abercrombie Prize^[21].
• Sven Markelius received the Royal Order of the Polar Star^[22].
• Sven Markelius was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts^[23].
• Sven Markelius is recorded as male^[24].
• Sven Markelius's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Sven Markelius is associated with the functionalism movement^[26].
• Sven Markelius's Commons category is recorded as Sven Markelius^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm^[2], a city^[28], in Sweden^[29], founded in 1187^[30] and Maria Magdalena parish^[10], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[31], in Sweden^[32], founded in 1591^[33]. Sven Markelius was born on October 25, 1889^[3].

Education

Sven Markelius's education included a stint at KTH School of Architecture^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], urban planner^[7], and designer^[8]. A notable student of Sven Markelius was Niels Rohweder^[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hötorget buildings^[17], an architectural ensemble^[34], in Sweden^[35] and Sverigehuset^[18], a building^[36], in Sweden^[37], founded in 1969^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Gold Medal^[19], an architecture award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1848^[41]; Prince Eugen Medal^[20], a medallion^[42], in Sweden^[43], founded in 1945^[44]; Abercrombie Prize^[21], an architecture award^[45], founded in 1961^[46]; and Royal Order of the Polar Star^[22], an order of chivalry^[47], in Sweden^[48], founded in 1748^[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ka Markelius^[12], 1913–1993^[50], of Sweden^[51] and Viola Wahlstedt^[13], a writer^[52], 1901–1992^[53], of Sweden^[54].

Death and Burial

Sven Markelius died on February 24, 1972^[5]. He died in Danderyd^[4]. He is buried at Djursholms Begravningsplats^[11].

Why It Matters

Sven Markelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Works attributed to him include acceptera^[57], an architectural manifesto^[58], written by Gunnar Asplund^[59].

FAQs

Where was Sven Markelius born?

Sven Markelius's place of birth was Stockholm^[2].

Where did Sven Markelius die?

Sven Markelius passed away in Danderyd^[4].

Who was Sven Markelius married to?

Sven Markelius's spouses include Ka Markelius^[12] and Viola Wahlstedt^[13].

What did Sven Markelius do for work?

Sven Markelius worked as architect^[6], urban planner^[7], and designer^[8].

Where did Sven Markelius go to school?

Sven Markelius was educated at KTH School of Architecture^[15].

What awards did Sven Markelius receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal^[19], Prince Eugen Medal^[20], Abercrombie Prize^[21], and Royal Order of the Polar Star^[22].