Vidar Sandbeck

Norwegian author and musician (1918–2005)
Person human Q3361485
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Vidar Sandbeck

Summary

Vidar Sandbeck is a human[1]. He was born in Åsta[2]. He was born on July 21, 1918[3]. He passed away in Åmot Municipality[4]. He died on November 10, 2005[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], author[7], recording artist[8], and ballad singer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Vidar Sandbeck's place of birth was Åsta[2].
  • Vidar Sandbeck died in Åmot Municipality[4].
  • Vidar Sandbeck was born on July 21, 1918[3].
  • Vidar Sandbeck died on November 10, 2005[5].
  • Vidar Sandbeck held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Vidar Sandbeck worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's professions included author[7].
  • Vidar Sandbeck worked as a recording artist[8].
  • Vidar Sandbeck worked as a ballad singer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Vidar Sandbeck is Pengegaloppen[12].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the King's Medal of Merit[13].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[14].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the Hedmark fylkeskommunes kulturpris[15].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the Lyricist Fund Award[16].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the Spelleman Folk music Award[17].
  • Vidar Sandbeck received the Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[18].
  • Vidar Sandbeck is recorded as male[19].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's discography is recorded as Vidar Sandbeck discography[21].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's Commons category is recorded as Vidar Sandbeck[22].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's family name is recorded as Sandbeck[23].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's given name is recorded as Vidar[24].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Vidar Sandbeck's copyright representative is recorded as TONO[26].

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Origins and Family

Vidar Sandbeck's place of birth was Åsta[2]. He was born on July 21, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], author[7], recording artist[8], and ballad singer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vidar Sandbeck is Pengegaloppen[12]. Things named for him include Vidar Sandbecks kulturpris[27], an award[28], in Norway[29], founded in 2008[30].

Recognition

Awards received include King's Medal of Merit[13], a medallion[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1908[33]; Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[14], a literary award[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1963[36]; Hedmark fylkeskommunes kulturpris[15], an award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1984[39]; Lyricist Fund Award[16], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1991[42]; Spelleman Folk music Award[17]; and Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[18].

Death and Burial

Vidar Sandbeck died on November 10, 2005[5]. He passed away in Åmot Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Vidar Sandbeck has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Entities named for him include Vidar Sandbecks kulturpris[27], an award[28], in Norway[29], founded in 2008[30].

FAQs

Where was Vidar Sandbeck born?

Vidar Sandbeck was born in Åsta[2].

Where did Vidar Sandbeck die?

Vidar Sandbeck passed away in Åmot Municipality[4].

What did Vidar Sandbeck do for work?

Vidar Sandbeck worked as singer-songwriter[6], author[7], recording artist[8], and ballad singer[9].

What awards did Vidar Sandbeck receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit[13], Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[14], Hedmark fylkeskommunes kulturpris[15], and Lyricist Fund Award[16].

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  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ISWC Network. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id pc00000003343907
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  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation singer-songwriter, author, recording artist +1
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  3. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Pengegaloppen
    Given name Vidar
    Family name Sandbeck
    Country of citizenship Norway
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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