On This Day

Selma Lagerlöf

author

Born: Died: Swedish

Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf 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.

Notable For

Swedish author

Selma Lagerlöf's Historical Timeline

  1. Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature

    Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33.

  2. Selma Lagerlöf dies

    Selma Lagerlöf, Swedish author, known for swedish author, died on 1940-03-16. Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33.

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Selma Lagerlöf born?
Selma Lagerlöf was born on 1858-03-16 (Swedish).
What is Selma Lagerlöf known for?
Swedish author
What historical events involved Selma Lagerlöf?
Selma Lagerlöf was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, Selma Lagerlöf dies.
When did Selma Lagerlöf die?
Selma Lagerlöf died on 1940-01-01.

Related Years