Literature · 1864–1931
Erik Axel Karlfeldt — Age & Birthday
Born: 20 July 1864 · Died: 8 April 1931 · Age at death: 66
How old was Erik Axel Karlfeldt when he died?
Erik Axel Karlfeldt died aged 66. He was born on 20 July 1864 and died on 8 April 1931.
Swedish poet awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
Did you know?He is the only person to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature after their death, as he had turned the award down previously.
Erik Axel Karlfeldt (20 July 1864 – 8 April 1931) was a Swedish poet whose highly symbolist poetry masquerading as regionalism was popular and won him the 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously after he had been nominated by Nathan Söderblom, member of the Swedish Academy.
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- Age at death
- 66
- Years since death
- 95
- Born
- July 20, 1864 · Folkärna, Sweden
- Died
- April 8, 1931
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Gerda Karlfeldt
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