Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Norwegian writer (1832–1910)
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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Summary

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a human[1]. Born in Kvikne[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1832[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 26, 1910[5]. He worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kvikne[2], Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson…
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson passed away in Paris[4].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was born on December 8, 1832[3].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was born on January 1, 1832[12].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson died on April 26, 1910[5].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson died on January 1, 1910[13].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[14].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's father was Peder Bjørnson[15].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's mother was Inger Elise Nordraach[16].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was married to Karoline Bjørnson[17].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Bergliot Ibsen[18].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Bjørn Bjørnson[19].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Erling Bjørnson[20].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Dagny Bjørnson Sautreau[21].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Einar Bjørnson[22].
  • A child of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was Anders Underdal[23].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson held citizenship in Norway[24].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson worked as a poet[6].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson worked as a playwright[7].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson worked as a writer[8].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's professions included journalist[9].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's professions included politician[25].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's education included a stint at University of Oslo[26].
  • Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson received the Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's place of birth was Kvikne[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 8, 1832[3] and January 1, 1832[12]. His father was Peder Bjørnson[15]. His mother was Inger Elise Nordraach[16].

Education

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was educated at University of Oslo[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], journalist[9], prose writer[10], and politician[25].

Recognition

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson received the Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

Personal Life

Among Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's spouses was Karoline Bjørnson[17]. Children include Bergliot Ibsen[18], an opera singer[28], 1869–1953[29], of Norway[30], awarded the Ingenio et arti[31]; Bjørn Bjørnson[19], a journalist[32], 1859–1942[33], of Norway[34], awarded the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[35]; Erling Bjørnson[20], a politician[36], 1868–1959[37], of Norway[38]; Dagny Bjørnson Sautreau[21], a writer[39], 1876–1974[40], of Norway[41]; Einar Bjørnson[22], a businessperson[42], 1864–1942[43], of Norway[44]; and Anders Underdal[23], a writer[45], 1880–1973[46], of Norway[47]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 26, 1910[5] and January 1, 1910[13]. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson include Bjornson[49], an impact crater[50].

Why It Matters

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Knut Hamsun[53], a writer[54], 1859–1952[55], of Norway[56], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[57]; Johannes V. Jensen[58], a writer[59], 1873–1950[60], of Kingdom of Denmark[61], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[62]; and Juhani Aho[63], a journalist[64], 1861–1921[65], of Finland[66].

Works attributed to him include Synnøve Solbakken[67], a literary work[68] and Over Ævne[69], a literary work[70]. Entities named for him include Bjornson[49], an impact crater[50].

FAQs

Where was Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson born?

Born in Kvikne[2], Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson…

Where did Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson die?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's parents?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's father was Peder Bjørnson[15]. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's mother was Inger Elise Nordraach[16].

Who was Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson married to?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's spouses include Karoline Bjørnson[17].

What did Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson do for work?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson worked as poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and prose writer[10].

Where did Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson go to school?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was educated at University of Oslo[26].

What awards did Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

Who did Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson influence?

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson has been cited as an influence by Knut Hamsun[53], Johannes V. Jensen[58], and Juhani Aho[63].

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