Jostein Gaarder
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Jostein Gaarder
Summary
Jostein Gaarder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on August 8, 1952[3]. He worked as a teacher[4], novelist[5], philosopher[6], children's writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,353 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jostein Gaarder was born in Oslo[2].
- Jostein Gaarder was born on August 8, 1952[3].
- Jostein Gaarder's father was Q140528608[10].
- Jostein Gaarder's mother was Inger Margrethe Gaarder[11].
- Jostein Gaarder held citizenship in Norway[12].
- Norwegian was Jostein Gaarder's native language[13].
- Jostein Gaarder's professions included teacher[4].
- Jostein Gaarder worked as a novelist[5].
- Jostein Gaarder's professions included philosopher[6].
- Jostein Gaarder's professions included children's writer[7].
- Jostein Gaarder worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Jostein Gaarder's professions included poet[14].
- Jostein Gaarder was educated at University of Oslo[15].
- Jostein Gaarder's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[16].
- A notable work attributed to Jostein Gaarder is The Solitaire Mystery[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jostein Gaarder is Sophie's World[18].
- Jostein Gaarder received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[19].
- Jostein Gaarder received the Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20].
- Jostein Gaarder received the Bancarella Literary Prize[21].
- Jostein Gaarder received the Q130553019[22].
- Jostein Gaarder received the Quebec bookseller's award[23].
- Jostein Gaarder received the International Literary Award Janusz Korczak[24].
- Jostein Gaarder's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
- Jostein Gaarder is recorded as male[26].
- Jostein Gaarder's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Jostein Gaarder's place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on August 8, 1952[3]. His father was Q140528608[10]. His mother was Inger Margrethe Gaarder[11]. Norwegian was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at University of Oslo[15], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Oslo Cathedral School[16], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include teacher[4], novelist[5], philosopher[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], and poet[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Solitaire Mystery[17], a written work[35] and Sophie's World[18], a literary work[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[19], a literary award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1948[39]; Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1982[42]; Bancarella Literary Prize[21], a class of award[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1953[45]; Q130553019[22]; Quebec bookseller's award[23], a group of awards[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1994[48]; and International Literary Award Janusz Korczak[24], a children's literature award[49], in Poland[50].
Personal Life
Jostein Gaarder's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
Why It Matters
Jostein Gaarder ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,353 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Sophie's World[53], a literary work[54]; The Solitaire Mystery[55], a written work[56]; The Orange Girl[57], a literary work[58]; Vita Brevis: A Letter to St Augustine[59], a literary work[60]; The Christmas Mystery[61], a written work[62]; and Through a Glass, Darkly[63], a literary work[64].
FAQs
Where was Jostein Gaarder born?
Born in Oslo[2], Jostein Gaarder…
Who were Jostein Gaarder's parents?
Jostein Gaarder's father was Q140528608[10]. Jostein Gaarder's mother was Inger Margrethe Gaarder[11].
What did Jostein Gaarder do for work?
Jostein Gaarder worked as teacher[4], novelist[5], philosopher[6], children's writer[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did Jostein Gaarder go to school?
Jostein Gaarder was educated at University of Oslo[15] and Oslo Cathedral School[16].
What awards did Jostein Gaarder receive?
Honors received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[19], Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], Bancarella Literary Prize[21], and Q130553019[22].