Johan Borgen

Norwegian writer (1902–1979)
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Johan Borgen

Summary

Johan Borgen is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1902[3]. He passed away in Hvaler Municipality[4]. He died on October 16, 1979[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and opinion journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johan Borgen was born in Christiania[2].
  • Born in Oslo Municipality[12], Johan Borgen…
  • Johan Borgen passed away in Hvaler Municipality[4].
  • Johan Borgen was born on April 28, 1902[3].
  • Johan Borgen died on October 16, 1979[5].
  • Johan Borgen died on October 15, 1979[13].
  • Johan Borgen died on November 16, 1979[14].
  • Among Johan Borgen's spouses was Annemarta Borgen[15].
  • A child of Johan Borgen was Brett Borgen[16].
  • A child of Johan Borgen was Ane Borgen[17].
  • Johan Borgen held citizenship in Norway[18].
  • Johan Borgen worked as a writer[6].
  • Johan Borgen's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Johan Borgen's professions included journalist[8].
  • Johan Borgen's professions included playwright[9].
  • Johan Borgen's professions included opinion journalist[10].
  • Johan Borgen's professions included critic[19].
  • Johan Borgen held the position of attaché[20].
  • Johan Borgen received the Dobloug Prize[21].
  • Johan Borgen received the Nordic Council Literature Prize[22].
  • Johan Borgen received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23].
  • Johan Borgen received the Gyldendal's Endowment[24].
  • Johan Borgen received the Oslo City Culture Award[25].
  • Johan Borgen is recorded as male[26].
  • Johan Borgen's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Christiania[2], a toponym[28], in Norway[29] and Oslo Municipality[12], a municipality of Norway[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1838[32]. Johan Borgen was born on April 28, 1902[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], opinion journalist[10], and critic[19]. Johan Borgen held the position of attaché[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Dobloug Prize[21], a literary award[33], in Sweden[34]; Nordic Council Literature Prize[22], a literary award[35], founded in 1962[36]; Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23], a literary award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1948[39]; Gyldendal's Endowment[24], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1934[42], headquartered in Oslo Municipality[43]; and Oslo City Culture Award[25], an award[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1966[46].

Personal Life

Among Johan Borgen's spouses was Annemarta Borgen[15]. Children include Brett Borgen[16], a writer[47], 1934–2014[48], of Norway[49] and Ane Borgen[17], a writer[50], b. 1938[51], of Norway[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1979[5], October 15, 1979[13], and November 16, 1979[14]. Johan Borgen passed away in Hvaler Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Johan Borgen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Johan Borgen born?

Johan Borgen was born in Christiania[2].

Where did Johan Borgen die?

Johan Borgen died in Hvaler Municipality[4].

Who was Johan Borgen married to?

Johan Borgen's spouses include Annemarta Borgen[15].

What did Johan Borgen do for work?

Johan Borgen worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and opinion journalist[10].

What awards did Johan Borgen receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[21], Nordic Council Literature Prize[22], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23], and Gyldendal's Endowment[24].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Encyclopædia Universalis. wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . worldatlas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [46] . 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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  1. 10d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Hvaler Municipality
    Spouse Annemarta Borgen
    Given name Johan
    Start of work period +1925-00-00T00:00:00Z
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