Rabbe Enckell

Finnish Swedish poet, writer and painter (1903-1974)
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Rabbe Enckell
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Summary

Rabbe Enckell was born on March 3, 1903[1], in Tammela[2]. He died on June 17, 1974[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a poet[5], painter[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Karl Enckell[9]
  • Spouse: Heidi Parland[10], Alice Kaira[11], Aina Eriksson-Enckell[12]
  • Child: Mikael Enckell[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[14], Grand Duchy of Finland[15]
  • Native language: Swedish[16]
  • Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[17]
  • Educated at: University of Helsinki[18]
  • Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Eino Leino Prize[20], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[21], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[22], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[23], doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[24], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[25], Finnish State Prize for Literature[26], Längmanska kulturfondens Finlandspris[27]
  • Member of: Quosego[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Genre: modernism[30], poetry[31], essay[32]
  • Commons category: Rabbe Enckell[33]
  • Cause of death: cancer[34]
  • Family name: Enckell[35]
  • Given name: Rabbe[36], Arnfinn[37]
  • Work location: Helsinki[38]
  • Student of: Marcus Collin[39]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[40]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1917–1944[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[42], Finnish[43]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1923[44]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1974[45]
  • Significant person: Gunnar Björling[46]
  • Sibling: Olof Enckell[47], Torger Enckell[48]

Why It Matters

Rabbe Enckell has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Rabbe Enckell born?

Rabbe Enckell's place of birth was Tammela[2].

Where did Rabbe Enckell die?

Rabbe Enckell passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Rabbe Enckell's parents?

Rabbe Enckell's father was Karl Enckell[9].

Who was Rabbe Enckell married to?

Rabbe Enckell's spouses include Heidi Parland[10], Alice Kaira[11], and Aina Eriksson-Enckell[12].

What did Rabbe Enckell do for work?

Rabbe Enckell worked as a poet[5], painter[6], and writer[7].

Where did Rabbe Enckell go to school?

Rabbe Enckell was educated at University of Helsinki[18].

What awards did Rabbe Enckell receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Eino Leino Prize[20], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[21], and Karl Emil Tollander Prize[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [30] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [31] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [32] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [17] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  29. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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