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Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist and laureate of the 1916 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1912. His poems and prose work are filled with a great joy of life, sometimes imbued with a love of Swedish history and scenery, particularly its physical aspects.

Quick facts about Verner von Heidenstam

  • Full name: Verner von Heidenstam
  • Born: 1859-07-06
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q129173

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Who is Verner von Heidenstam?

Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist and laureate of the 1916 Nobel Prize in Literature.

What nationality is Verner von Heidenstam?

Verner von Heidenstam is Sweden.

When was Verner von Heidenstam born?

Verner von Heidenstam was born on 1859-07-06.

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