Odd Børretzen

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

Summary

Odd Børretzen is a human[1]. Born in Fister[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1926[3]. He died in Tønsberg[4]. He died on November 3, 2012[5]. He worked as a writer[6], musician[7], painter[8], illustrator[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Odd Børretzen's place of birth was Fister[2].
  • Odd Børretzen passed away in Tønsberg[4].
  • Odd Børretzen was born on November 21, 1926[3].
  • Odd Børretzen died on November 3, 2012[5].
  • Odd Børretzen's father was Jacob Børretzen[12].
  • Among Odd Børretzen's spouses was Eva Bødtker-Næss[13].
  • Odd Børretzen held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Odd Børretzen's professions included writer[6].
  • Odd Børretzen's professions included musician[7].
  • Odd Børretzen's professions included painter[8].
  • Odd Børretzen worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Odd Børretzen worked as a singer[10].
  • Odd Børretzen's professions included translator[15].
  • Odd Børretzen was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[17].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price[18].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Vestfolds Literature Prize[19].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Humanist Prize[20].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Leonard Statuette[21].
  • Odd Børretzen received the Lyricist Fund Award[22].
  • Odd Børretzen is recorded as male[23].
  • Odd Børretzen's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Odd Børretzen's discography is recorded as Odd Børretzen discography[25].
  • Odd Børretzen's Commons category is recorded as Odd Børretzen[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fister[2], Odd Børretzen… he was born on November 21, 1926[3]. His father was Jacob Børretzen[12].

Education

Odd Børretzen was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], musician[7], painter[8], illustrator[9], singer[10], and translator[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[17]; Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price[18], an award[28]; Vestfolds Literature Prize[19], a literary award[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1997[31]; Humanist Prize[20], an award[32], founded in 1988[33]; Leonard Statuette[21], an award[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1968[36]; and Lyricist Fund Award[22], a literary award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1991[39].

Personal Life

Odd Børretzen was married to Eva Bødtker-Næss[13].

Death and Burial

Odd Børretzen died on November 3, 2012[5]. He passed away in Tønsberg[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Why It Matters

Odd Børretzen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Odd Børretzen born?

Born in Fister[2], Odd Børretzen…

Where did Odd Børretzen die?

Odd Børretzen died in Tønsberg[4].

Who were Odd Børretzen's parents?

Odd Børretzen's father was Jacob Børretzen[12].

Who was Odd Børretzen married to?

Odd Børretzen's spouses include Eva Bødtker-Næss[13].

What did Odd Børretzen do for work?

Odd Børretzen worked as writer[6], musician[7], painter[8], illustrator[9], and singer[10].

Where did Odd Børretzen go to school?

Odd Børretzen was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16].

What awards did Odd Børretzen receive?

Honors received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[17], Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price[18], Vestfolds Literature Prize[19], and Humanist Prize[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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