Odd Eidem

Norwegian writer (1913–1988)
Person human Q1343825
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Odd Eidem

Summary

Odd Eidem is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1913[3]. He passed away in Nesodden[4]. He died on June 10, 1988[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Odd Eidem was born in Christiania[2].
  • Odd Eidem passed away in Nesodden[4].
  • Odd Eidem was born on October 23, 1913[3].
  • Odd Eidem died on June 10, 1988[5].
  • Among Odd Eidem's spouses was Bjørg Jønsson[10].
  • Odd Eidem held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Odd Eidem's professions included journalist[6].
  • Odd Eidem worked as a writer[7].
  • Odd Eidem's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Odd Eidem's education included a stint at University of Oslo[12].
  • Odd Eidem received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[13].
  • Odd Eidem received the Cappelen Prize[14].
  • Odd Eidem received the Riksmål Society Literature Prize[15].
  • Odd Eidem was a member of Mot Dag[16].
  • Odd Eidem is recorded as male[17].
  • Odd Eidem's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Odd Eidem's Commons category is recorded as Odd Eidem[19].
  • Odd Eidem's family name is recorded as Eidem[20].
  • Odd Eidem's given name is recorded as Odd[21].
  • Odd Eidem's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[22].
  • Odd Eidem's sibling is recorded as Knut Eidem[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Christiania[2], Odd Eidem… he was born on October 23, 1913[3].

Education

Odd Eidem's education included a stint at University of Oslo[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[13], a literary award[24], in Norway[25], founded in 1948[26]; Cappelen Prize[14], a literary award[27], in Norway[28], founded in 1979[29]; and Riksmål Society Literature Prize[15], a literary award[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1957[32].

Personal Life

Odd Eidem was married to Bjørg Jønsson[10].

Death and Burial

Odd Eidem died on June 10, 1988[5]. He passed away in Nesodden[4].

Why It Matters

Odd Eidem ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Odd Eidem born?

Born in Christiania[2], Odd Eidem…

Where did Odd Eidem die?

Odd Eidem died in Nesodden[4].

Who was Odd Eidem married to?

Odd Eidem's spouses include Bjørg Jønsson[10].

What did Odd Eidem do for work?

Odd Eidem worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and literary critic[8].

Where did Odd Eidem go to school?

Odd Eidem was educated at University of Oslo[12].

What awards did Odd Eidem receive?

Honors received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[13], Cappelen Prize[14], and Riksmål Society Literature Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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