Gösta Ågren
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Summary
Gösta Ågren was born on August 3, 1936[1], in Nykarleby landskommun[2]. He died on June 24, 2020[3]. He worked as a university teacher[4], translator[5], film director[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[10]
- Native language: Swedish[11]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[12]
- Field of work: literature[13], poetry[14]
- Employer: Stockholm University[15]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[17], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[18], Finlandia Award[19], Carl Emil Englund prize[20], Längmanska kulturfondens Finlandspris[21], Choraeus-Preis[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: poetry[24], essay[25]
- Commons category: Gösta Ågren[26]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[27]
- Family name: Ågren[28]
- Given name: Sven[29], Gösta[30]
- Work location: Vaasa[31], Stockholm[32], Nykarleby[33]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[35], Finnish[36]
- Birth name: Sven Gösta Ågren[37]
- Name in native language: Gösta Ågren[38]
- Significant person: Anna-Lisa Sahlström[39]
Why It Matters
Gösta Ågren has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Gösta Ågren born?
Gösta Ågren's place of birth was Nykarleby landskommun[2].
What did Gösta Ågren do for work?
Gösta Ågren worked as a university teacher[4], translator[5], film director[6], poet[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Gösta Ågren receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[17], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[18], and Finlandia Award[19].