Olof Lagercrantz
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Summary
Olof Lagercrantz was born on March 10, 1911[1], in Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He died on July 23, 2002[3], in Lovö church parish[4]. He worked as a writer[5], literary critic[6], poet[7], editing staff[8], and literary scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Carl Lagercrantz[11]
- Mother: Agnes Hamilton[12]
- Spouse: Martina Ruin[13]
- Child: Marika Lagercrantz[14], David Lagercrantz[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16]
- Occupation: critic[17]
- Field of work: literature[18], poetry[19], biography[20], literary criticism[21], editing[22]
- Award received: Aniara Award[23], Karlfeldt Prize[24], Lotten von Kræmer Award[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Olof Lagercrantz[27]
- Family name: Lagercrantz[28]
- Given name: Olof[29], Gustav[30], Hugo[31]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1945[32], Vem är Vem? Stockholm[33], Vem är det 1953[34], Vem är det 1955[35], Vem är det 1957[36], Vem är Vem? : Stor-Stockholm 1962[37], Vem är det 1963[38], Vem är det 1967[39], Vem är det 1969[40], Vem är det 1977[41], Vem är det 1981[42], Vem är det 1985[43], Vem är det 1993[44], Vem är det 1995[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[46]
- Sibling: Arvid Lagercrantz[47], Lis Asklund[48], Rutger Lagercrantz[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Olof Lagercrantz include Lagercrantzen[50], an award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 2011[53].
Why It Matters
Olof Lagercrantz has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Lagercrantzen[50], an award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 2011[53].
FAQs
Where was Olof Lagercrantz born?
Olof Lagercrantz's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].
Where did Olof Lagercrantz die?
Olof Lagercrantz passed away in Lovö church parish[4].
Who were Olof Lagercrantz's parents?
Olof Lagercrantz's father was Carl Lagercrantz[11]. Olof Lagercrantz's mother was Agnes Hamilton[12].
Who was Olof Lagercrantz married to?
Olof Lagercrantz's spouses include Martina Ruin[13].
What did Olof Lagercrantz do for work?
Olof Lagercrantz worked as a writer[5], literary critic[6], poet[7], editing staff[8], and literary scholar[9].
What awards did Olof Lagercrantz receive?
Honors received include Aniara Award[23], Karlfeldt Prize[24], and Lotten von Kræmer Award[25].