
Swedish writer (1907–1968)
1907 — 1968
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish writer (1907–1968)
Born
September 15, 1907
Died
1968 (age ~61)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
1907
Born in Stockholm (1907-09-15)
1949
AwardTidningen Vi:s litteraturpris
1951
AwardSamfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
1951
AwardDobloug Prize
1953
AwardBellman Prize
1957
Awardgrand Prize for promotion of literature
About
Bengt Gunnar Ekelöf was a Swedish poet and writer. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1958 and was awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by Uppsala University in 1958. He won a number of prizes for his poetry.
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Bengt Gunnar Ekelöf was a Swedish poet and writer. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1958 and was awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by Uppsala University in 1958. He won a number of prizes for his poetry.
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Gunnar Ekelöf was born on September 15, 1907.
Gunnar Ekelöf died in 1968, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — September 15, 1907
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
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Guestbook
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Actions
1958
Positionseat 18 of the Swedish Academy (1958–1968)
1968
Died in Sigtuna