Roy Jacobsen
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Summary
Roy Jacobsen was born on December 26, 1954[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on October 18, 2025[3], in Rikshospitalet[4]. He worked as a writer[5], biographer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nordvik Church[10]
- Spouse: Anneliese Pitz[11]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
- Field of work: literature[13], biography[14]
- Position held: board member of the Norwegian Broadcasting Council[15]
- Award received: Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[16], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[17], Cappelen Prize[18], Gyldendal Prize[19], Nota Bene Book Prize[20], Dobloug Prize[21], Riksmål Society Literature Prize[22], European of the Year, Norway[23], Ivar Lo Award[24], Knights of the Order of the Falcon[25], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[26]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Roy Jacobsen[29]
- Cause of death: surgical complications[30]
- Family name: Jacobsen[31]
- Given name: Roy[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[34]
- Nominated for: International Booker Prize[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[36]
- Name in native language: Roy Jacobsen[37]
- Start of work period: 1982[38]
- End of work period: 2022[39]
- Date of burial or cremation: October 30, 2025[40]
Why It Matters
Roy Jacobsen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Roy Jacobsen born?
Roy Jacobsen's place of birth was Oslo[2].
Where did Roy Jacobsen die?
Roy Jacobsen died in Rikshospitalet[4].
Who was Roy Jacobsen married to?
Roy Jacobsen's spouses include Anneliese Pitz[11].
What did Roy Jacobsen do for work?
Roy Jacobsen worked as a writer[5], biographer[6], screenwriter[7], and novelist[8].
What awards did Roy Jacobsen receive?
Honors received include Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[16], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[17], and Cappelen Prize[18].