Per Petterson
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Summary
Per Petterson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on July 18, 1952[3]. He worked as a writer[4], translator[5], and librarian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Per Petterson's place of birth was Oslo[2].
- Per Petterson was born on July 18, 1952[3].
- Per Petterson held citizenship in Norway[8].
- Per Petterson's professions included writer[4].
- Per Petterson worked as a translator[5].
- Per Petterson worked as a librarian[6].
- Per Petterson received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[9].
- Per Petterson received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[10].
- Per Petterson received the Gyldendal Prize[11].
- Per Petterson received the Nota Bene Book Prize[12].
- Per Petterson received the Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[13].
- Per Petterson received the October Prize[14].
- Per Petterson is recorded as male[15].
- Per Petterson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Per Petterson's Commons category is recorded as Per Petterson[17].
- Per Petterson's family name is recorded as Petterson[18].
- Per Petterson's given name is recorded as Per[19].
- Per Petterson's described by source is recorded as Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[20].
- Per Petterson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[21].
- Per Petterson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Per Petterson'}[22].
- Per Petterson's start of work period is recorded as 1987[23].
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Origins and Family
Per Petterson's place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on July 18, 1952[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], translator[5], and librarian[6].
Recognition
Awards received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[9], a literary award[24], in Norway[25], founded in 1948[26]; Gyldendal Prize[11], a literary award[27], in Norway[28], founded in 1996[29]; Nota Bene Book Prize[12], a literary award[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1989[32]; Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[13], a literary award[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1963[35]; October Prize[14], an award[36], founded in 1992[37]; and Sarpsborgprisen[38], a literary award[39], founded in 1951[40].
Why It Matters
Per Petterson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Per Petterson born?
Per Petterson's place of birth was Oslo[2].
What did Per Petterson do for work?
Per Petterson worked as writer[4], translator[5], and librarian[6].
What awards did Per Petterson receive?
Honors received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[9], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[10], Gyldendal Prize[11], and Nota Bene Book Prize[12].