Per Olov Enquist
Swedish writer (1934-2020)
1934 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish writer (1934-2020)
Born
September 23, 1934
Died
2020 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
SwedenBorn in HjoggböleDied in Vaxholm
1934
Born in Hjoggböle (1934-09-23)
1955
EducationStudied at Uppsala University (1955–1964)
1966
AwardSvenska Dagbladet Literature Prize
1969
AwardNordic Council Literature Prize
1975
AwardSigne Ekblad-Eldh Award
1976
AwardAniara Award
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Per Olov Enquist, also known as P. O. Enquist, was a Swedish author. He worked as a journalist, playwright and novelist.
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Who is Per Olov Enquist?+
Per Olov Enquist, also known as P. O. Enquist, was a Swedish author. He worked as a journalist, playwright and novelist.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Olov Enquist born?+
Per Olov Enquist was born on September 23, 1934.
When did Per Olov Enquist die?+
Per Olov Enquist died in 2020, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — September 23, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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