André Bjerke
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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].