Gorgus Coward

Norwegian writer (1912-1994)
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Summary

Gorgus Coward was born on August 23, 1912[1], in Moss Municipality[2]. He died on July 29, 1994[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a writer[5], lector[6], pedagogue[7], literary historian[8], and educator[9].

Key Facts

  • Child: Kirsti Coward[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Field of work: Norwegian[12], Norwegian literature[13]
  • Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[14]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Coward[17]
  • Given name: Gorgus[18]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[20], German[21]

FAQs

Where was Gorgus Coward born?

Gorgus Coward was born in Moss Municipality[2].

Where did Gorgus Coward die?

Gorgus Coward passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Gorgus Coward do for work?

Gorgus Coward worked as a writer[5], lector[6], pedagogue[7], literary historian[8], and educator[9].

What awards did Gorgus Coward receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . royalcourt.no. royalcourt.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 10w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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