André Bjerke

Norwegian writer and poet (1918–1985)
Person human Q517118
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André Bjerke

Summary

André Bjerke is a human[1]. Born in Grefsen[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1918[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on January 10, 1985[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grefsen[2], André Bjerke…
  • André Bjerke died in Oslo[4].
  • André Bjerke was born on January 30, 1918[3].
  • André Bjerke died on January 10, 1985[5].
  • André Bjerke is buried at Vestre gravlund[12].
  • André Bjerke's father was Ejlert Bjerke[13].
  • André Bjerke's mother was Karin Bjerke[14].
  • Among André Bjerke's spouses was Henny Moan[15].
  • Among André Bjerke's spouses was Gerd Granholt[16].
  • Among André Bjerke's spouses was Mette Brun[17].
  • A child of André Bjerke was Vilde Bjerke[18].
  • André Bjerke held citizenship in Norway[19].
  • Riksmål was André Bjerke's native language[20].
  • André Bjerke's professions included poet[6].
  • André Bjerke worked as a translator[7].
  • André Bjerke's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • André Bjerke worked as a writer[9].
  • André Bjerke's professions included short story writer[10].
  • André Bjerke worked as a chess player[21].
  • André Bjerke's field of work was literary activity[22].
  • André Bjerke's field of work was Norwegian literature[23].
  • André Bjerke's field of work was Norwegian drama[24].
  • André Bjerke's field of work was Norwegian poetry[25].
  • André Bjerke received the Bastian Prize[26].
  • André Bjerke received the Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[27].

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Origins and Family

André Bjerke was born in Grefsen[2]. He was born on January 30, 1918[3]. His father was Ejlert Bjerke[13]. His mother was Karin Bjerke[14]. Riksmål was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], short story writer[10], and chess player[21]. Fields of work include literary activity[22]; Norwegian literature[23], a sub-set of literature[28]; Norwegian drama[24]; and Norwegian poetry[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Bastian Prize[26], an award[29], founded in 1951[30]; Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[27], a literary award[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1968[33]; Riksmål Society Literature Prize[34], a literary award[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1957[37]; Riverton Honour Prize[38], an award[39]; Oslo City Culture Award[40], an award[41], in Norway[42], founded in 1966[43]; and Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[44], an award[45], in Norway[46], founded in 1960[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henny Moan[15], an actor[48], 1936–2024[49], of Norway[50], awarded the The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award[51]; Gerd Granholt[16]; and Mette Brun[17], 1923–2015[52]. A child of André Bjerke was Vilde Bjerke[18].

Death and Burial

André Bjerke died on January 10, 1985[5]. He died in Oslo[4]. Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[12].

Why It Matters

André Bjerke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was André Bjerke born?

André Bjerke was born in Grefsen[2].

Where did André Bjerke die?

André Bjerke died in Oslo[4].

Who were André Bjerke's parents?

André Bjerke's father was Ejlert Bjerke[13]. André Bjerke's mother was Karin Bjerke[14].

Who was André Bjerke married to?

André Bjerke's spouses include Henny Moan[15], Gerd Granholt[16], and Mette Brun[17].

What did André Bjerke do for work?

André Bjerke worked as poet[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10].

What awards did André Bjerke receive?

Honors received include Bastian Prize[26], Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[27], Riksmål Society Literature Prize[34], and Riverton Honour Prize[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1920 census of Norway. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . wikidata.org.
  26. [40] . wikidata.org.
  27. [44] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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