Thorbjørn Egner
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Summary
Thorbjørn Egner was born on December 12, 1912[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on December 24, 1990[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a writer[5], illustrator[6], translator[7], composer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo[11], Oslo Municipality[12]
- Place of burial: Ullern cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[14]
- Occupation: songwriter[15], children's writer[16], production designer[17], draftsperson[18], poet[19], editor[20], printmaker[21]
- Field of work: young adult literature[22]
- Educated at: Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[23]
- Award received: Spellemann Award for children's record of the year[24], Bokkunstprisen[25], Cappelen Prize[26], Oslo City Culture Award[27], Peer Gynt Literary Award[28], Order of St. Olav[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Thorbjørn Egner[31]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[32]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[33]
- Family name: Egner[34]
- Given name: Thorbjørn[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Thorbjørn Egner[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[38], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[39], Hvem er Hvem?[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[41]
- Commons Creator page: Thorbjørn Egner[42]
- Name in native language: Thorbjørn Egner[43]
Why It Matters
Thorbjørn Egner has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Karius and Bactus[46], a written work[47] and When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town[48], a literary work[49].
FAQs
Where was Thorbjørn Egner born?
Thorbjørn Egner's place of birth was Christiania[2].
Where did Thorbjørn Egner die?
Thorbjørn Egner died in Oslo[4].
What did Thorbjørn Egner do for work?
Thorbjørn Egner worked as a writer[5], illustrator[6], translator[7], composer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Thorbjørn Egner go to school?
Thorbjørn Egner was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[23].
What awards did Thorbjørn Egner receive?
Honors received include Spellemann Award for children's record of the year[24], Bokkunstprisen[25], Cappelen Prize[26], and Oslo City Culture Award[27].