Selma Lagerlöf: Biography, Facts and Career
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Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf (, US also , Swedish: [ˈsɛ̂lːma ˈlɑ̂ːɡɛˌɭøːv] ; 20 November 1858 – 16 March 1940) was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, which she was awarded in 1909. In 1914, she was the first woman to be granted a membership of the Swedish Academy.
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- Full name: Selma Lagerlöf
- Born: 1858-11-20
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q44519
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Who is Selma Lagerlöf?
Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf (, US also , Swedish: [ˈsɛ̂lːma ˈlɑ̂ːɡɛˌɭøːv] ; 20 November 1858 – 16 March 1940) was a Swedish writer.
What nationality is Selma Lagerlöf?
Selma Lagerlöf is Sweden.
When was Selma Lagerlöf born?
Selma Lagerlöf was born on 1858-11-20.
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