Verner von Heidenstam was born on July 6, 1859[1], in Olshammar[2]. He died on May 20, 1940[3], in Övralid[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (850 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[22], Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[23], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[24], Goethe Medal for Art and Science[25]
Topic's main category: Category:Verner von Heidenstam[33]
Depicted by: Verner von Heidenstam : ett liv[34], Verner von Heidenstam, 1859-1940[35]
Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Svenskt konstnärslexikon[37], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[38], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[39], Library of the World's Best Literature[40], Albert Edelfelt's letters[41], The Encyclopedia Americana[42]
Verner von Heidenstam has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Verner von Heidenstam born?
Verner von Heidenstam's place of birth was Olshammar[2].
Verner von Heidenstam's father was Gustaf von Heidenstam[12]. Verner von Heidenstam's mother was Charlotta Magdalena von Rütterskjöld[13].
Who was Verner von Heidenstam married to?
Verner von Heidenstam's spouses include Q98545639[14], Olga Wiberg[15], and Greta Sjöberg[16].
What did Verner von Heidenstam do for work?
Verner von Heidenstam worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and painter[7].
What awards did Verner von Heidenstam receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[22], Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[23], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[24], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[25].
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