Odd Børretzen

Norwegian author, illustrator, translator and singer-songwriter (1926-2012)
Person human Q10411
Odd Børretzen
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Summary

Odd Børretzen was born on November 21, 1926[1], in Fister[2]. He died on November 3, 2012[3], in Tønsberg[4]. He worked as a writer[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], singer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jacob Børretzen[11]
  • Spouse: Eva Bødtker-Næss[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
  • Occupation: playwright[14], children's writer[15], recording artist[16]
  • Educated at: Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[17]
  • Award received: Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[18], Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price[19], Vestfolds Literature Prize[20], Humanist Prize[21], Leonard Statuette[22], Lyricist Fund Award[23], Solprisen[24], Spellemannprisen for hit of the year[25], Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[26], Spelleman Folk music Award[27], Spellemannprisen for lyricist of the year[28], Beerhound of the Year[29], Q131674106[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Discography: Odd Børretzen discography[32]
  • Commons category: Odd Børretzen[33]
  • Cause of death: pneumonia[34]
  • Family name: Børretzen[35]
  • Given name: Odd[36]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[37]
  • Instrument: voice[38]
  • Start of work period: 1959[39]
  • End of work period: 2012[40]
  • Sibling: Sverre Alex Børretzen[41]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[42]
  • P14750: 04CD-C870-2F94-5A99-DFF8[43]

Why It Matters

Odd Børretzen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Odd Børretzen born?

Odd Børretzen's place of birth was Fister[2].

Where did Odd Børretzen die?

Odd Børretzen died in Tønsberg[4].

Who were Odd Børretzen's parents?

Odd Børretzen's father was Jacob Børretzen[11].

Who was Odd Børretzen married to?

Odd Børretzen's spouses include Eva Bødtker-Næss[12].

What did Odd Børretzen do for work?

Odd Børretzen worked as a writer[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], singer[8], and translator[9].

Where did Odd Børretzen go to school?

Odd Børretzen was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[17].

What awards did Odd Børretzen receive?

Honors received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[18], Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price[19], Vestfolds Literature Prize[20], and Humanist Prize[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . TONO. Retrieved . tono.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  33. [3] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Børretzen
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