# Auður Laxness

> Auður Sveinsdóttir Laxness was an Icelandic writer and craftswoman, credited with influencing the design and popularity of the Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater during the mid-20th century. Her husband was Icelandic Nobel Literature laureate Halldór Laxness, and Auður worked as his secretary and writing collaborator for many years. In 2002, Auður received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon for her contributions to Icelandic culture.

*Icelandic writer and craftswoman*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Born:** 1918-07-30
- **Died:** 2012-10-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 37.2 / 100
- **Momentum:** 7.5 / 100  (trend: RISING)
- **Historical depth:** 2.2 / 100
- **Now attention:** 41.7 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 15.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 56.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Auður Laxness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au%C3%B0ur_Laxness)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14367307)

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