Per Wästberg
Swedish writer, member of the Swedish Academy
1933 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish writer, member of the Swedish Academy
Born
November 20, 1933
Age
~93 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, poet, journalist
SwedenBorn in Stockholm
1933
Born in Stockholm (1933-11-20)
1979
Positionpresident (1979–1986)
1997
Positionseat 12 of the Swedish Academy
1997
AwardSamfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
2005
AwardLitteris et Artibus
2008
AwardOrder of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Per Wästberg?+
Per Wästberg is Swedish writer, member of the Swedish Academy. Born in 1933.
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 Wästberg born?+
Per Wästberg was born on November 20, 1933.
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 — November 20, 1933
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
Would you name your baby Per?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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