Axel Kielland

Norwegian journalist and playwright (1907-1963)
Person human Q1769710
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Summary

Axel Kielland was born on February 14, 1907[1], in Stavanger[2]. He died on November 25, 1963[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], actor[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and theatre critic[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: September 14, 1907[11]
  • Father: Jens Zetlitz Kielland[12]
  • Spouse: Sonja Mjøen[13], Agni Krein[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
  • Field of work: journalism[16], drama[17], theatre criticism[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Axel Kielland[20]
  • Family name: Kielland[21]
  • Given name: Axel[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23]
  • Commons Creator page: Axel Kielland[24]
  • Sibling: Q140961182[25]
  • Writing language: Norwegian[26]
  • P14750: 3A86-216A-B66E-0C84-0C9B[27]

Why It Matters

Axel Kielland is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Axel Kielland born?

Axel Kielland's place of birth was Stavanger[2].

Where did Axel Kielland die?

Axel Kielland passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Axel Kielland's parents?

Axel Kielland's father was Jens Zetlitz Kielland[12].

Who was Axel Kielland married to?

Axel Kielland's spouses include Sonja Mjøen[13] and Agni Krein[14].

What did Axel Kielland do for work?

Axel Kielland worked as a journalist[5], actor[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and theatre critic[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Q140961182
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  3. 12d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'en', 'fi', 'nl', 'nn', 'no', 'ru', 'sv']
    Harper's tag → axel-kielland
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  4. 10w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 3A86-216A-B66E-0C84-0C9B
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  5. 16w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1907-02-14T00:00:00Z, +1907-09-14T00:00:00Z
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Stavanger
    Citizenship → —
    Occupation → journalist, actor, writer +2
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    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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