Sverker Ek

Swedish literary scholar (1887–1981)
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Summary

Sverker Ek was born on February 23, 1887[1], in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2]. He died on June 15, 1981[3], in Annedals parish[4]. He worked as a literary historian[5], university teacher[6], and literary scholar[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Gothenburg[8]
  • Place of death: Gothenburg[9]
  • Place of burial: Breared Church[10]
  • Spouse: Karin Ek[11]
  • Child: Anders Ek[12], Sverker Rolf Ek[13], Birgitta Ek[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
  • Field of work: literary studies[16], history of literature[17], poetics[18], traditional folk song[19]
  • Employer: University of Gothenburg[20]
  • Member of: Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy[21], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Sverker Ek[24]
  • Family name: Ek[25]
  • Given name: Sverker[26]
  • Work location: Gothenburg[27]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1918[28], Vem är det 1925[29], Vem är det 1933[30], Vem är det 1939[31], Vem är det 1943[32], Vem är det 1945[33], Vem är det 1953[34], Vem är det 1955[35], Vem är det 1957[36], Vem är det 1963[37], Vem är Vem? : Götaland utom Skåne, Halland, Blekinge 1965[38], Vem är det 1967[39], Vem är det 1969[40], Vem är det 1977[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[42]

FAQs

Where was Sverker Ek born?

Sverker Ek was born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2].

Where did Sverker Ek die?

Sverker Ek passed away in Annedals parish[4].

Who was Sverker Ek married to?

Sverker Ek's spouses include Karin Ek[11].

What did Sverker Ek do for work?

Sverker Ek worked as a literary historian[5], university teacher[6], and literary scholar[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  37. [37] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [38] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [39] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  41. [41] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [42] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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