Åsne Seierstad
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Summary
Åsne Seierstad was born on February 10, 1970[1], in Oslo[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3] and writer[4]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (840 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lillehammer[6]
- Father: Dag Seierstad[7]
- Mother: Frøydis Guldahl[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[10]
- Notable work: The Bookseller of Kabul[11]
- Award received: Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[12], Fredrikke Award[13], Peer Gynt Literary Award[14], Fritt Ord Award[15], The great journalism award[16], Neshornprisen[17], Torgny Segerstedts frihetspenna[18], Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[19], Brage Prize[20], Ingrid Aunes minnepris[21], Bjørnson Prize[22], Brage Prize for non-fiction[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Genre: documentary literature[25]
- Commons category: Åsne Seierstad[26]
- Academic degree: cand.mag.[27]
- Family name: Seierstad[28]
- Given name: Åsne[29]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[31]
- Name in native language: Åsne Seierstad[32]
Why It Matters
Åsne Seierstad has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to her include The Bookseller of Kabul[35], a written work[36]; One of Us[37], a literary work[38]; and Angel of Grozny[39], a literary work[40].
FAQs
Where was Åsne Seierstad born?
Åsne Seierstad's place of birth was Oslo[2].
Who were Åsne Seierstad's parents?
Åsne Seierstad's father was Dag Seierstad[7]. Åsne Seierstad's mother was Frøydis Guldahl[8].
What did Åsne Seierstad do for work?
Åsne Seierstad worked as a journalist[3] and writer[4].
Where did Åsne Seierstad go to school?
Åsne Seierstad was educated at University of Oslo[10].
What awards did Åsne Seierstad receive?
Honors received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[12], Fredrikke Award[13], Peer Gynt Literary Award[14], and Fritt Ord Award[15].