Eyvind Johnson
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Summary
Eyvind Johnson was born on July 29, 1900[1], in Boden[2]. He died on August 25, 1976[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a translator[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (736 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Skogskyrkogården[11]
- Spouse: Cilla Johnson[12], Aase Christoffersen[13]
- Child: Maria Ekman[14], Tore Johnson[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16]
- Occupation: film director[17], film screenwriter[18]
- Field of work: novel[19]
- Position held: seat 11 of the Swedish Academy[20]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[21], Nordic Council Literature Prize[22], Dobloug Prize[23], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[24], Östersunds-Postens litterature price[25]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: proletarian literature[28]
- Commons category: Eyvind Johnson[29]
- Family name: Johnson[30]
- Given name: Eyvind[31]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[33]
- Birth name: Eyvind Olov Verner Johnson[34]
- Name in native language: Eyvind Johnson[35]
- Start of work period: 1924[36]
Why It Matters
Eyvind Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Eyvind Johnson born?
Eyvind Johnson was born in Boden[2].
Where did Eyvind Johnson die?
Eyvind Johnson passed away in Stockholm[4].
Who was Eyvind Johnson married to?
Eyvind Johnson's spouses include Cilla Johnson[12] and Aase Christoffersen[13].
What did Eyvind Johnson do for work?
Eyvind Johnson worked as a translator[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and poet[9].
What awards did Eyvind Johnson receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[21], Nordic Council Literature Prize[22], and Dobloug Prize[23].