Gunnar Ekelöf
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Summary
Gunnar Ekelöf was born on September 15, 1907[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on March 16, 1968[3], in Sigtuna[4]. He worked as a translator[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
- Native language: Swedish[10]
- Position held: seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[11]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[12]
- Notable work: Non Serviam[13], Diwan on the Prince of Emgion[14]
- Award received: Dobloug Prize[15], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16], Tidningen Vi:s litteraturpris[17], Bellman Prize[18], grand Prize for promotion of literature[19], Nordic Council Literature Prize[20]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Movement: Art Nouveau[23], surrealism[24]
- Commons category: Gunnar Ekelöf[25]
- Family name: Ekelöf[26]
- Given name: Gunnar[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gunnar Ekelöf[28]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1953[29], Vem är det 1955[30], Vem är det 1957[31], Vem är det 1963[32], Q21586310[33], Vem är det 1967[34]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[36], English[37]
Why It Matters
Gunnar Ekelöf has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Gunnar Ekelöf born?
Gunnar Ekelöf's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
Where did Gunnar Ekelöf die?
Gunnar Ekelöf died in Sigtuna[4].
What did Gunnar Ekelöf do for work?
Gunnar Ekelöf worked as a translator[5], poet[6], and writer[7].
Where did Gunnar Ekelöf go to school?
Gunnar Ekelöf was educated at Uppsala University[12].
What awards did Gunnar Ekelöf receive?
Honors received include Dobloug Prize[15], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[16], Tidningen Vi:s litteraturpris[17], and Bellman Prize[18].