Erik Axel Karlfeldt

Swedish poet (1864–1931)
Person human Q134641
Erik Axel Karlfeldt
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Summary

Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born on July 20, 1864[1], in Folkärna[2]. He died on April 8, 1931[3], in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (935 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Folkärna Church[8]
  • Spouse: Gerda Karlfeldt[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[10]
  • Ethnic group: Swedes[11]
  • Position held: seat 11 of the Swedish Academy[12], Swedish Academy permanent secretary[13]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[14]
  • Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[15], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16]
  • Member of: Q136656505[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Erik Axel Karlfeldt[19]
  • Unmarried partner: Aagot Vilhelmine Klaveness[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[21]
  • Family name: Karlfeldt[22]
  • Given name: Erik[23], Axel[24]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Erik Axel Karlfeldt[25]
  • Depicted by: Erik Axel Karlfeldt i Zorngårdens matsal[26]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[27], Svensk uppslagsbok, 1st edition[28]
  • Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[30]
  • Commons Creator page: Erik Axel Karlfeldt[31]
  • Name in native language: Erik Axel Karlfeldt[32]

Why It Matters

Erik Axel Karlfeldt has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Erik Axel Karlfeldt born?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt's place of birth was Folkärna[2].

Where did Erik Axel Karlfeldt die?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].

Who was Erik Axel Karlfeldt married to?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt's spouses include Gerda Karlfeldt[9].

What did Erik Axel Karlfeldt do for work?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].

Where did Erik Axel Karlfeldt go to school?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt was educated at Uppsala University[14].

What awards did Erik Axel Karlfeldt receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[15] and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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