Gert Nygårdshaug

Norwegian writer
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Summary

Gert Nygårdshaug was born on March 22, 1946[1], in Tynset Municipality[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], and poet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[7]
  • Field of work: creative and professional writing[8]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[9]
  • Award received: Cappelen Prize[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Gert Nygårdshaug[12]
  • Family name: Nygårdshaug[13]
  • Given name: Gert[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[15]

Why It Matters

Gert Nygårdshaug has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was Gert Nygårdshaug born?

Gert Nygårdshaug's place of birth was Tynset Municipality[2].

What did Gert Nygårdshaug do for work?

Gert Nygårdshaug worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], and poet[5].

Where did Gert Nygårdshaug go to school?

Gert Nygårdshaug was educated at University of Oslo[9].

What awards did Gert Nygårdshaug receive?

Honors received include Cappelen Prize[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . NooSFere. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0387407-Nygardshaug-Gert-1946
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → writer, children's writer, poet
    Instance of → human
    Family name → Nygårdshaug
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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