Vilhelm Ekelund
Swedish poet (1880–1949)
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Summary
Vilhelm Ekelund was born on October 14, 1880[1], in Stehag[2]. He died on September 3, 1949[3], in Saltsjöbaden Parish[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1880[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1949[9]
- Place of burial: Skogsö cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
- Field of work: literature[12], poetry[13]
- Award received: Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[14], Bellman Prize[15], honorary doctorate of Lund University[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Vilhelm Ekelund[18]
- Family name: Ekelund[19]
- Given name: Vilhelm[20]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1918[21], Vem är det 1933[22], Vem är det 1939[23], Vem är det 1943[24], Vem är Vem? Stockholm[25], Vem är det 1945[26]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[28]
- Significant person: Ulla Bjerne-Biaudet[29]
- Sibling: Axel Ekelund[30]
Why It Matters
Vilhelm Ekelund has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Vilhelm Ekelund born?
Vilhelm Ekelund was born in Stehag[2].
Where did Vilhelm Ekelund die?
Vilhelm Ekelund passed away in Saltsjöbaden Parish[4].
What did Vilhelm Ekelund do for work?
Vilhelm Ekelund worked as a writer[5] and poet[6].
What awards did Vilhelm Ekelund receive?
Honors received include Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[14], Bellman Prize[15], and honorary doctorate of Lund University[16].