Erik Beckman

Poet and novelist (1935–1995)
Person human Q4351467
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Summary

Erik Beckman was born on April 23, 1935[1], in Vänersborg[2]. He died on June 8, 1995[3], in Sigtuna[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Child: Åsa Beckman[8], Eva Beckman[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[10]
  • Educated at: International Writing Program[11]
  • Award received: Dobloug Prize[12], Aftonbladet Literary Award[13], Aniara Award[14], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15], Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Beckman[18]
  • Given name: Erik[19]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1977[20], Vem är det 1981[21], Vem är det 1985[22], Vem är det 1993[23], Vem är det 1995[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[25]

FAQs

Where was Erik Beckman born?

Erik Beckman's place of birth was Vänersborg[2].

Where did Erik Beckman die?

Erik Beckman died in Sigtuna[4].

What did Erik Beckman do for work?

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

Where did Erik Beckman go to school?

Erik Beckman was educated at International Writing Program[11].

What awards did Erik Beckman receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[12], Aftonbladet Literary Award[13], Aniara Award[14], and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].

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  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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