Engvald Bakkan

Norwegian writer (1897-1982)
Person human Q3421970
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Engvald Bakkan

Summary

Engvald Bakkan is a human[1]. He was born in Åmli[2]. He was born on August 20, 1897[3]. He died on July 3, 1982[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and children's writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Engvald Bakkan was born in Åmli[2].
  • Engvald Bakkan was born on August 20, 1897[3].
  • Engvald Bakkan died on July 3, 1982[4].
  • Engvald Bakkan held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Engvald Bakkan's professions included writer[5].
  • Engvald Bakkan's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Engvald Bakkan received the Gyldendal's Endowment[8].
  • Engvald Bakkan received the Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[9].
  • Engvald Bakkan is recorded as male[10].
  • Engvald Bakkan's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Engvald Bakkan's family name is recorded as Bakkan[12].
  • Engvald Bakkan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[13].
  • Engvald Bakkan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nynorsk[14].
  • Engvald Bakkan's writing language is recorded as Nynorsk[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in Åmli[2], Engvald Bakkan… he was born on August 20, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and children's writer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Gyldendal's Endowment[8], a literary award[16], in Norway[17], founded in 1934[18], headquartered in Oslo Municipality[19] and Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[9], an award[20], founded in 1951[21].

Death and Burial

Engvald Bakkan died on July 3, 1982[4].

FAQs

Where was Engvald Bakkan born?

Born in Åmli[2], Engvald Bakkan…

What did Engvald Bakkan do for work?

Engvald Bakkan worked as writer[5] and children's writer[6].

What awards did Engvald Bakkan receive?

Honors received include Gyldendal's Endowment[8] and Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 26d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id pc00000003804038
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id 12311408X
    Isni 0000000016078954
    Family name Bakkan
    Writing language Nynorsk
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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