Erik Axel Karlfeldt
Swedish poet (1864–1931)
1864 — 1931
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish poet (1864–1931)
Born
July 20, 1864
Died
1931 (age ~67)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet
SwedenBorn in FolkärnaDied in Engelbrekt church parish
1864
Born in Folkärna (1864-07-20)
1904
Positionseat 11 of the Swedish Academy (1904–1931)
1913
PositionSwedish Academy permanent secretary (1913–1931)
1916
AwardSamfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
1931
Died in Engelbrekt church parish
1931
AwardNobel Prize in Literature
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Erik Axel Karlfeldt was a Swedish poet whose highly symbolist poetry masquerading as regionalism was popular and won him the 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously after he had been nominated by Nathan Söderblom, member of the Swedish Academy. Karlfeldt had been offered the award already in 1919 but refused to accept it, because of his position as permanent secretary to the Swedish Academy (1913–1931), which awards the prize.
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Who is Erik Axel Karlfeldt?+
Erik Axel Karlfeldt was a Swedish poet whose highly symbolist poetry masquerading as regionalism was popular and won him the 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously after he had been nominated by Nathan Söderblom, member of the Swedish Academy. Karlfeldt had been offered the award already in 191
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik Axel Karlfeldt born?+
Erik Axel Karlfeldt was born on July 20, 1864.
When did Erik Axel Karlfeldt die?+
Erik Axel Karlfeldt died in 1931, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — July 20, 1864
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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