Erlend Loe

Norwegian writer (born 1969)
Person human Q278285
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Erlend Loe

Summary

Erlend Loe is a human[1]. He was born in Trondheim[2]. He was born on May 24, 1969[3]. He worked as an author[4], screenwriter[5], literary translator[6], and film critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Trondheim[2], Erlend Loe…
  • Erlend Loe was born on May 24, 1969[3].
  • Erlend Loe held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Erlend Loe worked as an author[4].
  • Erlend Loe worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Erlend Loe worked as a literary translator[6].
  • Erlend Loe's professions included film critic[7].
  • Erlend Loe was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts[10].
  • Erlend Loe was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Erlend Loe is Naïve. Super[12].
  • Erlend Loe received the Aschehoug Prize[13].
  • Erlend Loe received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[14].
  • Erlend Loe received the Cappelen Prize[15].
  • Erlend Loe received the South Trøndelag county Culture Award[16].
  • Erlend Loe received the Trondheim Municipality Culture Award[17].
  • Erlend Loe received the Q106840224[18].
  • Erlend Loe is recorded as male[19].
  • Erlend Loe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erlend Loe's Commons category is recorded as Erlend Loe[21].
  • Erlend Loe's family name is recorded as Loe[22].
  • Erlend Loe's given name is recorded as Erlend[23].
  • Erlend Loe's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Erlend Loe[24].
  • Erlend Loe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Erlend Loe's topic has template is recorded as Template:Erlend Loe[26].
  • Erlend Loe's list of works is recorded as Erlend Loe bibliography[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trondheim[2], Erlend Loe… he was born on May 24, 1969[3].

Education

Educated at Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts[10], an academic institution[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1909[30] and Trondheim Cathedral School[11], a cultural property[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1152[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[4], screenwriter[5], literary translator[6], and film critic[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erlend Loe is Naïve. Super[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Aschehoug Prize[13], a literary award[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1973[36]; Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[14], a literary award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1948[39]; Cappelen Prize[15], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1979[42]; South Trøndelag county Culture Award[16], a cultural prize[43], in Norway[44]; Trondheim Municipality Culture Award[17], a cultural prize[45], founded in 1977[46]; and Q106840224[18].

Why It Matters

Erlend Loe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include Doppler[49], a literary work[50]; Naïve. Super[51], a literary work[52]; and L[53], a literary work[54].

FAQs

Where was Erlend Loe born?

Born in Trondheim[2], Erlend Loe…

What did Erlend Loe do for work?

Erlend Loe worked as author[4], screenwriter[5], literary translator[6], and film critic[7].

Where did Erlend Loe go to school?

Erlend Loe was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts[10] and Trondheim Cathedral School[11].

What awards did Erlend Loe receive?

Honors received include Aschehoug Prize[13], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[14], Cappelen Prize[15], and South Trøndelag county Culture Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . NRK.no. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . kritikerlaget.no. kritikerlaget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . gullruten.no. gullruten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [53] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at National Film School of Denmark, Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts, Trondheim Cathedral School
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