Per Olof Sundman
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1922 – 1992
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Who was Per Olof Sundman?
Per Olof Sundman was a Swedish writer and politician.
Sundman was born in Vaxholm. After World War II, Sundman joined the Centre Party and was elected to the Riksdag.
Per Olof Sundman released his first book in 1957 and soon became a successful writer, even internationally. His writing has been compared to that of Ernest Hemingway. In 1968, Sundman received the Nordic Council's Literature Prize, and in 1975, he became a member of the Swedish Academy, seat 6. His seat is now held by Tomas Riad.
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- Born
- Sep 4, 1922
Vaxholm - Also known as
- Per-Olof Sundman
- Spouses
- Ulla Britt Sundman
(1948 - ) - Anna Karin Sundman
(1975 - )
- Ulla Britt Sundman
- Children
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 9, 1992
Stockholm
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on July 23, 2013
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