About Sten Selander
Lived 1891 – 1957 (aged 65). Sten Selander was a Swedish biologist, writer, botanist, literary critic, poet and translator.
Sten Selander (1 July 1891 – 8 April 1957) was a Swedish writer and scientist. He made his literary debut in 1916, and was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 1952. He was a lecturer in plant biology in Uppsala, and was a member of the Swedish Academy.
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Who was Sten Selander?
Swedish writer and biologist (1891–1957)
When was Sten Selander born?
Sten Selander was born on 1 July 1891 in Storkyrkoförsamlingen.
When did Sten Selander die?
Sten Selander died on 8 April 1957 in Engelbrekt church parish.
What was Sten Selander's occupation?
Sten Selander was a biologist, writer, botanist, literary critic, poet and translator.
What nationality was Sten Selander?
Sten Selander was Swedish.
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