Gunnar Ekelöf
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
SwedenBorn in StockholmDied in Sigtuna
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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Who is Gunnar Ekelöf?+
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.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Ekelöf born?+
Gunnar Ekelöf was born on September 15, 1907.
When did Gunnar Ekelöf die?+
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
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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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
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