Katarina Frostenson
Swedish poet, member of the Swedish Academy
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish poet, member of the Swedish Academy
Born
March 5, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
SwedenBorn in Brännkyrka parish
1953
Born in Brännkyrka parish (1953-03-05)
1988
AwardGerard Bonnier Poetry Award
1989
AwardSamfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
1992
Positionseat 18 of the Swedish Academy (1992–2019)
1996
AwardSveriges Radio's Poetry Prize
2007
AwardLitteris et Artibus
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Katarina Frostenson?+
Katarina Frostenson is Swedish poet, member of the Swedish Academy. Born in 1953.
What does the name Katarina mean?+
The name Katarina means "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Katarina Frostenson born?+
Katarina Frostenson was born on March 5, 1953.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.
The name Katarina is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Katarina — March 5, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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