Erik Beckman

Poet and novelist (1935–1995)
Person human Q4351467
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Erik Beckman

Summary

Erik Beckman is a human[1]. He was born in Vänersborg[2]. He was born on April 23, 1935[3]. He passed away in Sigtuna[4]. He died on June 8, 1995[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and poet[7].

Key Facts

  • Erik Beckman was born in Vänersborg[2].
  • Erik Beckman passed away in Sigtuna[4].
  • Erik Beckman was born on April 23, 1935[3].
  • Erik Beckman died on June 8, 1995[5].
  • A child of Erik Beckman was Åsa Beckman[8].
  • A child of Erik Beckman was Eva Beckman[9].
  • Erik Beckman held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Erik Beckman worked as a writer[6].
  • Erik Beckman's professions included poet[7].
  • Erik Beckman was educated at International Writing Program[11].
  • Erik Beckman received the Dobloug Prize[12].
  • Erik Beckman received the Aftonbladet Literary Award[13].
  • Erik Beckman received the Aniara Award[14].
  • Erik Beckman received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].
  • Erik Beckman received the Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[16].
  • Erik Beckman is recorded as male[17].
  • Erik Beckman's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Erik Beckman's family name is recorded as Beckman[19].
  • Erik Beckman's given name is recorded as Erik[20].
  • Erik Beckman's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1977[21].
  • Erik Beckman's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1981[22].
  • Erik Beckman's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1985[23].
  • Erik Beckman's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1993[24].
  • Erik Beckman's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1995[25].
  • Erik Beckman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[26].

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Origins and Family

Erik Beckman's place of birth was Vänersborg[2]. He was born on April 23, 1935[3].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and poet[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Dobloug Prize[12], a literary award[27], in Sweden[28]; Aftonbladet Literary Award[13], a literary award[29], in Sweden[30], founded in 1957[31]; Aniara Award[14], a literary award[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1974[34]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15], a literary award[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1921[37]; and Sveriges Radio's Poetry Prize[16], a poetry award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1958[40].

Personal Life

Children include Åsa Beckman[8], a literary critic[41], b. 1961[42], of Sweden[43] and Eva Beckman[9], a journalist[44], b. 1964[45], of Sweden[46].

Death and Burial

Erik Beckman died on June 8, 1995[5]. He passed away in Sigtuna[4].

FAQs

Where was Erik Beckman born?

Born in Vänersborg[2], Erik Beckman…

Where did Erik Beckman die?

Erik Beckman died in Sigtuna[4].

What did Erik Beckman do for work?

Erik Beckman worked as writer[6] and poet[7].

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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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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