Verner von Heidenstam
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Who was Verner von Heidenstam?
Swedish poet and novelist who won the 1916 Nobel Prize in Literature for his patriotic poetry and historical novels celebrating Swedish culture.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Verner von Heidenstam (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1916 | in recognition of his significance as the leading representative of a new era in our literature |
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