Lars Saabye Christensen
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Summary
Lars Saabye Christensen was born on September 21, 1953[1], in Oslo[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], poet[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (427 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9], Norway[10]
- Field of work: Norwegian literature[11], children's and young adult literature[12]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[13], Berg Upper Secondary School[14]
- Award received: Dobloug Prize[15], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[16], Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[17], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[18], Cappelen Prize[19], Riksmål Society Literature Prize[20], Riverton Prize[21], Sarpsborgprisen[22], Nordic Council Literature Prize[23], Brage Award for Fiction[24], The Norwegian reader price[25], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[26], Anders Jahre's Art and Culture Prize[27], Brage Prize honorary award[28]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy[29], Norsk Utflukt[30], Asociación Internacional de Escritores Policiacos[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Record label: Grappa[33]
- Commons category: Lars Saabye Christensen[34]
- Family name: Christensen[35]
- Given name: Lars[36]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[37]
- Nominated for: Spellemannprisen[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[39]
- Name in native language: Lars Saabye Christensen[40]
- Start of work period: 1974[41]
Why It Matters
Lars Saabye Christensen has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Lars Saabye Christensen born?
Lars Saabye Christensen was born in Oslo[2].
What did Lars Saabye Christensen do for work?
Lars Saabye Christensen worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], poet[6], and playwright[7].
Where did Lars Saabye Christensen go to school?
Lars Saabye Christensen was educated at University of Oslo[13] and Berg Upper Secondary School[14].
What awards did Lars Saabye Christensen receive?
Honors received include Dobloug Prize[15], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[16], Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[17], and Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[18].