Björn Ulvaeus
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Summary
Björn Ulvaeus was born on April 25, 1945[1], in Lundby church parish[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], composer[4], guitarist[5], songwriter[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,437 views/month, #3,839 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus[9]
- Mother: Aina[10]
- Child: Linda Ulvaeus[11], Christian Ulvaeus[12]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
- Native language: Swedish[14]
- Occupation: librettist[15], screenwriter[16], pop musician[17], musician[18]
- Position held: President of CISAC[19]
- Educated at: Lund University[20]
- Award received: Litteris et Artibus[21], International Swede of the Year[22], Musikexportpriset[23], Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[24]
- Member of: Hootenanny Singers[25], ABBA[26], Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus[27]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: easy listening[30], pop music[31]
- Record label: Polar[32]
- Discography: Björn Ulvaeus discography[33]
- Commons category: Björn Ulvaeus[34]
- Family name: Ulvaeus[35]
- Given name: Björn[36], Kristian[37]
- Instrument: guitar[38], voice[39]
- Partner in business or sport: Benny Andersson[40], Svenne Hedlund[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[42], English[43]
- Birth name: Björn Kristian Ulvaeus[44]
- Name in native language: Björn Ulvaeus[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Björn Ulvaeus include ABBA[46], a musical group[47], founded in 1970[48].
Why It Matters
Björn Ulvaeus has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include ABBA[46], a musical group[47], founded in 1970[48].
FAQs
Where was Björn Ulvaeus born?
Björn Ulvaeus's place of birth was Lundby church parish[2].
Who were Björn Ulvaeus's parents?
Björn Ulvaeus's father was Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus[9]. Björn Ulvaeus's mother was Aina[10].
What did Björn Ulvaeus do for work?
Björn Ulvaeus worked as a singer[3], composer[4], guitarist[5], songwriter[6], and record producer[7].
Where did Björn Ulvaeus go to school?
Björn Ulvaeus was educated at Lund University[20].
What awards did Björn Ulvaeus receive?
Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[21], International Swede of the Year[22], and Musikexportpriset[23].