Olof Enckell

Finnish author and historian (1900-1989)
Person human Q5711217
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Summary

Olof Enckell was born on March 12, 1900[1], in Kurkijoki[2]. He died on June 11, 1989[3], in Kauniainen[4]. He worked as a translator[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Karl Enckell[7]
  • Spouse: Mona Leo[8], Dagmar Thesleff[9]
  • Child: Emelie Enckell[10], Kristofer Enckell[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[12], Finland[13], Grand Duchy of Finland[14]
  • Native language: Swedish[15]
  • Award received: Swedish Academy Finland Prize[16], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Olof Enckell[19]
  • Family name: Enckell[20]
  • Given name: Olof[21], Wilhelm[22], Toussaint[23]
  • Work location: Helsinki[24]
  • Described by source: Vem och vad? Biografisk handbok 1967[25], Writers in Finland 1917–1944[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[27], Swedish[28]
  • Sibling: Rabbe Enckell[29], Torger Enckell[30]

FAQs

Where was Olof Enckell born?

Olof Enckell was born in Kurkijoki[2].

Where did Olof Enckell die?

Olof Enckell passed away in Kauniainen[4].

Who were Olof Enckell's parents?

Olof Enckell's father was Karl Enckell[7].

Who was Olof Enckell married to?

Olof Enckell's spouses include Mona Leo[8] and Dagmar Thesleff[9].

What did Olof Enckell do for work?

Olof Enckell worked as a translator[5].

What awards did Olof Enckell receive?

Honors received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[16] and Karl Emil Tollander Prize[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish, Swedish
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    Award received → Swedish Academy Finland Prize, Karl Emil Tollander Prize
    Family name → Enckell
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