Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
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Summary
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir was born on August 24, 1963[1], in Reykjavík[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], civil engineer[5], novelist[6], and crime fiction writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,093 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[9]
- Occupation: engineer[10]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[11], detective literature[12], children's and young adult literature[13], construction industry[14]
- Educated at: University of Iceland[15], Concordia University[16]
- Award received: Palle Rosenkrantz Prize[17], Blóðdropinn[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Yrsa Sigurðardóttir[20]
- Given name: Q16430038[21], Yrsa[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[23]
- Birth name: Vilborg Yrsa Sigurðardóttir[24]
- Name in native language: Yrsa Sigurðardóttir[25]
- Start of work period: 1998[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[27]
- Patronym or matronym: Sigurðardóttir[28]
- Writing language: Icelandic[29]
Why It Matters
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Yrsa Sigurðardóttir born?
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
What did Yrsa Sigurðardóttir do for work?
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], civil engineer[5], novelist[6], and crime fiction writer[7].
Where did Yrsa Sigurðardóttir go to school?
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir was educated at University of Iceland[15] and Concordia University[16].
What awards did Yrsa Sigurðardóttir receive?
Honors received include Palle Rosenkrantz Prize[17] and Blóðdropinn[18].