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Erik Lindegren

Erik Lindegren (5 August 1910 – 31 May 1968) was a Swedish author, poet, critical writer and member of the Swedish Academy (1962–68, chair 17). Grandson of composer Johan Lindegren. Lindegren was born in Luleå, Norrbotten County, the son of a railway engineer.

Erik Lindegren

Born
1910. · Luleå.
Died
1968. · Hedvig Eleonora parish.
Nationality
Sweden.
Occupation
translator, librettist, poet, newspaper editor, writer and critic.
Honours
Dobloug Prize, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize, Östersunds-Postens litterature price and Signe Ekblad-Eldh Award.
Languages
Swedish.

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Erik Lindegren (5 August 1910 – 31 May 1968) was a Swedish author, poet, critical writer and member of the Swedish Academy (1962–68, chair 17). Grandson of composer Johan Lindegren. Lindegren was born in Luleå, Norrbotten County, the son of a railway engineer.

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Erik Lindegren (1910–1968) was a Swedish critic, librettist and newspaper editor, among other activities. Born in Luleå, the critic died in Hedvig Eleonora parish. Erik Lindegren was a member of Swedish Academy and held the position of seat 17 of the Swedish Academy.

Languages used include Swedish. The critic received Dobloug Prize, Östersunds-Postens litterature price and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize, among others.

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