Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Norwegian-American novelist
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Summary
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was born on April 22, 1876[1], in Dønna Municipality[2]. He died on November 5, 1931[3], in Northfield[4]. He worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (360 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oaklawn Cemetery[8]
- Child: Karl Rolvaag[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10], United States[11]
- Employer: St. Olaf College[12]
- Educated at: Augustana Academy[13]
- Notable work: I de dage - : fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika[14]
- Award received: Order of St. Olav[15]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Ole Edvart Rølvaag[18]
- Family name: Rølvåg[19]
- Given name: Ole[20], Q141745927[21]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23]
Why It Matters
Ole Edvart Rølvaag has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Ole Edvart Rølvaag born?
Ole Edvart Rølvaag's place of birth was Dønna Municipality[2].
Where did Ole Edvart Rølvaag die?
Ole Edvart Rølvaag died in Northfield[4].
What did Ole Edvart Rølvaag do for work?
Ole Edvart Rølvaag worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].
Where did Ole Edvart Rølvaag go to school?
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was educated at Augustana Academy[13].
What awards did Ole Edvart Rølvaag receive?
Honors received include Order of St. Olav[15].