Erik Axel Karlfeldt

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

Summary

Erik Axel Karlfeldt is a human[1]. He was born in Folkärna[2]. He was born on July 20, 1864[3]. He died in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He died on April 8, 1931[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's place of birth was Folkärna[2].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born on July 20, 1864[3].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt died on April 8, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Folkärna Church[9].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt was married to Gerda Karlfeldt[10].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's professions included poet[6].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt worked as a writer[7].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt held the position of seat 11 of the Swedish Academy[12].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt held the position of Swedish Academy permanent secretary[13].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt was educated at Uppsala University[14].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt received the Nobel Prize in Literature[15].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt was a member of Swedish Academy[17].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt is recorded as male[18].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's Commons category is recorded as Erik Axel Karlfeldt[20].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's unmarried partner is recorded as Aagot Vilhelmine Klaveness[21].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[22].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's family name is recorded as Karlfeldt[23].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's given name is recorded as Erik[24].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's given name is recorded as Axel[25].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Erik Axel Karlfeldt[26].
  • Erik Axel Karlfeldt's depicted by is recorded as Q10487617[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born in Folkärna[2]. He was born on July 20, 1864[3].

Education

Erik Axel Karlfeldt's education included a stint at Uppsala University[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include seat 11 of the Swedish Academy[12] and Swedish Academy permanent secretary[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[15], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1901[30] and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1921[33].

Personal Life

Among Erik Axel Karlfeldt's spouses was Gerda Karlfeldt[10].

Death and Burial

Erik Axel Karlfeldt died on April 8, 1931[5]. He died in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. Burial took place at Folkärna Church[9].

Why It Matters

Erik Axel Karlfeldt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

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[10].

What did Erik Axel Karlfeldt do for work?

Erik Axel Karlfeldt worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

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].

References

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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. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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