Selma Lagerlöf
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Selma Lagerlöf
Summary
Selma Lagerlöf is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2]. She was born on November 20, 1858[3]. She died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4]. She died on March 16, 1940[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], and poet[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,336 views/month, #6,935 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Selma Lagerlöf's place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2].
- Selma Lagerlöf died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4].
- Selma Lagerlöf was born on November 20, 1858[3].
- Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940[5].
- Burial took place at Östra Ämtervik cemetery[12].
- Selma Lagerlöf's father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13].
- Selma Lagerlöf's mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14].
- Selma Lagerlöf held citizenship in Sweden[15].
- Swedish was Selma Lagerlöf's native language[16].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a novelist[6].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a children's writer[7].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a biographer[8].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a teacher[9].
- Selma Lagerlöf's professions included poet[10].
- Selma Lagerlöf worked as a writer[17].
- Selma Lagerlöf's field of work was poetry[18].
- Selma Lagerlöf's field of work was women's suffrage in Sweden[19].
- Selma Lagerlöf held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[20].
- Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is Gösta Berlings Saga[22].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[23].
- A notable work attributed to Selma Lagerlöf is Jerusalem[24].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the Nobel Prize in Literature[25].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26].
- Selma Lagerlöf received the Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: SE[29]
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Began / founded: 1858-11-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1940-03-16[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0176a593-51f5-40de-a734-176dd999ec74[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Östra Ämtervik church parish[2], Selma Lagerlöf… she was born on November 20, 1858[3]. Her father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13]. Her mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14]. Swedish was her native language[16].
Education
Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], poet[10], and writer[17]. Fields of work include poetry[18], a literary form[34] and women's suffrage in Sweden[19], an aspect in a geographic region[35], in Sweden[36]. Selma Lagerlöf held the position of seat 7 of the Swedish Academy[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gösta Berlings Saga[22], a literary work[37]; The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[23], a literary work[38], founded in 1906[39]; and Jerusalem[24]. Things named for Selma Lagerlöf include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[40], 11061 Lagerlöf[41], and Lagerlöf[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[25], a literary award[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1901[45]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26], an award[46], in Sweden[47]; Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27], a grade of an order[48], in Latvia[49], founded in 1924[50]; Litteris et Artibus[51], a medallion[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1853[54]; Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[55], a grade of an order[56], in Finland[57], founded in 1919[58]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[59], a Q1499804[60], in France[61], founded in 1802[62].
Personal Life
Selma Lagerlöf's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[63]. She was affiliated with the Free-minded National Association[64].
Death and Burial
Selma Lagerlöf died on March 16, 1940[5]. She died in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4]. The cause of death was stroke[65]. She is buried at Östra Ämtervik cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Selma Lagerlöf ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,336 views/month, #6,935 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to her include The Wonderful Adventures of Nils[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1906[70]; Gösta Berlings Saga[71], a literary work[72]; Jerusalem[73], a literary work[74]; The Emperor of Portugallia[75], a literary work[76]; The Löwensköld Ring[77], a literary work[78]; and Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness![79], a literary work[80]. Entities named for her include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[40], 11061 Lagerlöf[41], and Lagerlöf[42].
FAQs
Where was Selma Lagerlöf born?
Selma Lagerlöf's place of birth was Östra Ämtervik church parish[2].
Where did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf passed away in Östra Ämtervik church parish[4].
Who were Selma Lagerlöf's parents?
Selma Lagerlöf's father was Erik Gustaf Lagerlöf[13]. Selma Lagerlöf's mother was Elisabet Lovisa Wallroth[14].
What did Selma Lagerlöf do for work?
Selma Lagerlöf worked as novelist[6], children's writer[7], biographer[8], teacher[9], and poet[10].
Where did Selma Lagerlöf go to school?
Selma Lagerlöf was educated at Högre lärarinneseminariet[21].
What awards did Selma Lagerlöf receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[25], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[27], and Litteris et Artibus[51].