Sven Nordqvist
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Summary
Sven Nordqvist was born on April 30, 1946[1], in Helsingborg[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], architect[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,078 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 30, 1946[9]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[10]
- Native language: Swedish[11]
- Occupation: university teacher[12], picture book writer[13], draftsperson[14], docent[15]
- Field of work: young adult literature[16]
- Employer: Lund University[17]
- Award received: August Prize[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Sven Nordqvist[20]
- Family name: Nordqvist[21]
- Given name: Sven[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sven Nordqvist[23]
- Floruit: January 1, 1966[24]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[25], ProDetLit[26], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[28]
- Name in native language: Sven Nordqvist[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[30]
Why It Matters
Sven Nordqvist has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Pettson and Findus[33], a book series[34], founded in 1984[35].
FAQs
Where was Sven Nordqvist born?
Sven Nordqvist's place of birth was Helsingborg[2].
What did Sven Nordqvist do for work?
Sven Nordqvist worked as a writer[3], architect[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
What awards did Sven Nordqvist receive?
Honors received include August Prize[18].