Alf Prøysen
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Summary
Alf Prøysen was born on July 23, 1914[1], in Rudshøgda[2]. He died on November 23, 1970[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a writer[5], composer[6], children's writer[7], poet[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (527 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[11]
- Child: Elin Prøysen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Occupation: recording artist[14], radio personality[15], journalist[16]
- Award received: Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Discography: Alf Prøysen discography[19]
- Commons category: Alf Prøysen[20]
- Cause of death: cancer[21]
- Family name: Prøysen[22]
- Given name: Alf[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alf Prøysen[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[26], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[28]
- Birth name: Alf Olafsen[29]
- Number of children: 2[30]
Why It Matters
Alf Prøysen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Mrs. Pepperpot[33], a novel sequence[34].
FAQs
Where was Alf Prøysen born?
Alf Prøysen's place of birth was Rudshøgda[2].
Where did Alf Prøysen die?
Alf Prøysen passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Alf Prøysen do for work?
Alf Prøysen worked as a writer[5], composer[6], children's writer[7], poet[8], and singer[9].
What awards did Alf Prøysen receive?
Honors received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[17].