Kirsten Thorup
Danish writer
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Summary
Kirsten Thorup was born on February 9, 1942[1], in Funen[2]. She has worked as a screenwriter[3], writer[4], and poet[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Gelsted[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[9]
- Award received: Danish Critics Prize for Literature[10], Søren Gyldendal Prize[11], Danish Literature Prize for Women[12], Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[13], Otto Gelsted Prize[14], De Gyldne Laurbær[15], Nordic Council Literature Prize[16], LO's kulturpris[17], Poul Henningsen prize[18], Gelsted-Kirk-Scherfig-Prisen[19], Edvard P. award[20], DR Romanpris[21], Danske-Bank-Literaturpreis[22], Pegasus Prize[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Family name: Thorup[25]
- Given name: Kirsten[26]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[27], The History of Nordic Women's Literature[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[29]
- P14750: 29E9-BCB1-1E5E-CCC2-C490[30]
Why It Matters
Kirsten Thorup has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Kirsten Thorup born?
Kirsten Thorup's place of birth was Funen[2].
What did Kirsten Thorup do for work?
Kirsten Thorup worked as a screenwriter[3], writer[4], and poet[5].
What awards did Kirsten Thorup receive?
Honors received include Danish Critics Prize for Literature[10], Søren Gyldendal Prize[11], Danish Literature Prize for Women[12], and Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[13].