Erik Blomberg

Swedish translator, architect and writer (1894-1965)
Person human Q5579452
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Summary

Erik Blomberg was born on August 17, 1894[1], in Stockholm City[2]. He died on April 8, 1965[3], in Västerled[4]. He worked as an art critic[5], poet[6], and literary critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Skogskyrkogården[9]
  • Spouse: Marie Louise Idestam[10]
  • Child: Lill-Marie Blomberg[11], Monica Kempe[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
  • Award received: Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[14], Swedish Academy translation prize[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Blomberg[17]
  • Given name: Erik[18]
  • Described by source: Swedish Publicist's Association Photo Directory 1936[19], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[20], Svenskt översättarlexikon[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[22], German[23]
  • Name in native language: Erik Axel Blomberg[24]
  • Sibling: Hugo Blomberg[25]

Why It Matters

Erik Blomberg has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Erik Blomberg born?

Erik Blomberg was born in Stockholm City[2].

Where did Erik Blomberg die?

Erik Blomberg passed away in Västerled[4].

Who was Erik Blomberg married to?

Erik Blomberg's spouses include Marie Louise Idestam[10].

What did Erik Blomberg do for work?

Erik Blomberg worked as an art critic[5], poet[6], and literary critic[7].

What awards did Erik Blomberg receive?

Honors received include Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[14] and Swedish Academy translation prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Swedish Publicist's Association Photo Directory 1936. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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