Olav Hauge

Norwegian writer (1908-1994)
Person human Q1398753
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Summary

Olav Hauge was born on August 18, 1908[1], in Ulvik Municipality[2]. He died on May 23, 1994[3], in Ulvik Municipality[4]. He worked as a poet[5], diarist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and fruit grower[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Bodil Cappelen[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
  • Award received: Dobloug Prize[13], Aschehoug Prize[14], Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[15], Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Residence: Ulvik Municipality[18]
  • Family name: Hauge[19]
  • Given name: Olav[20]
  • Significant event: inpatient care[21]
  • Medical condition: schizophrenia[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23], Nynorsk[24], English[25], German[26], French[27]
  • Birth name: Olav Hakonson Hauge[28]
  • Name in native language: Olav Håkonson Hauge[29]
  • Significant person: Rolf Jacobsen[30], Halldis Moren Vesaas[31]

Why It Matters

Olav Hauge has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Olav Hauge born?

Olav Hauge's place of birth was Ulvik Municipality[2].

Where did Olav Hauge die?

Olav Hauge passed away in Ulvik Municipality[4].

Who was Olav Hauge married to?

Olav Hauge's spouses include Bodil Cappelen[11].

What did Olav Hauge do for work?

Olav Hauge worked as a poet[5], diarist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and fruit grower[9].

What awards did Olav Hauge receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[13], Aschehoug Prize[14], Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[15], and Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . dagbladet.no. dagbladet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . dagbladet.no. dagbladet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . valestiftinga.no. valestiftinga.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . valestiftinga.no. valestiftinga.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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