Fabian Lagerkvist
Swedish writer (1891–1974)
1891 — 1974
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish writer (1891–1974)
Born
May 23, 1891
Died
1974 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
SwedenBorn in VäxjöDied in Danderyd
1891
Born in Växjö (1891-05-23)
1911
EducationStudied at Uppsala University
1928
AwardSamfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
1940
Positionseat 8 of the Swedish Academy (1940–1974)
1941
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg
1945
AwardBellman Prize
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Pär Fabian Lagerkvist was a Swedish author who received the 1951 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Who is Fabian Lagerkvist?+
Pär Fabian Lagerkvist was a Swedish author who received the 1951 Nobel Prize in Literature.
What does the name Fabian mean?+
The name Fabian means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From belonging to Fabius, derived from Fabius + -ānus.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fabian Lagerkvist born?+
Fabian Lagerkvist was born on May 23, 1891.
When did Fabian Lagerkvist die?+
Fabian Lagerkvist died in 1974, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From belonging to Fabius, derived from Fabius + -ānus.
The name Fabian is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From belonging to Fabius, derived from Fabius + -ānus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fabian — May 23, 1891
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— a literature student
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