Sven Nordqvist
Swedish author and illustrator (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish author and illustrator (born 1946)
Born
April 30, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, architect
SwedenBorn in Helsingborg
1946
Born in Helsingborg (1946-04-30)
2007
AwardAugust Prize
Present
Age ~80
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sven Nordqvist?+
Sven Nordqvist is Swedish author and illustrator (born 1946). Born in 1946.
What does the name Sven mean?+
The name Sven means "A male given name from Swedish.". It is of German origin.
When was Sven Nordqvist born?+
Sven Nordqvist was born on April 30, 1946.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Swedish.
The name Sven is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Swedish.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Sven
Sven — April 30, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
Would you name your baby Sven?
Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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