Jo Giæver Tenfjord

Norwegian children's writer (1918–2007)
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Summary

Jo Giæver Tenfjord was born on August 13, 1918[1], in Oslo[2]. She died on June 12, 2007[3], in Bærum Municipality[4]. She worked as a linguist[5], librarian[6], writer[7], translator[8], and children's writer[9]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[11]
  • Place of burial: Ullern cemetery[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
  • Occupation: lyricist[14], library clerk[15]
  • Position held: Q140932864[16]
  • Award received: Askeladdprisen[17]
  • Sex or gender: female[18]
  • Commons category: Jo Giæver Tenfjord[19]
  • Family name: Tenfjord[20]
  • Given name: Jo[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[22]
  • Place of detention: Bredtveit prison[23]
  • Subject has role: political prisoner[24]
  • Sibling: Knut T. Giæver[25], Q140960916[26]

FAQs

Where was Jo Giæver Tenfjord born?

Jo Giæver Tenfjord was born in Oslo[2].

Where did Jo Giæver Tenfjord die?

Jo Giæver Tenfjord passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

What did Jo Giæver Tenfjord do for work?

Jo Giæver Tenfjord worked as a linguist[5], librarian[6], writer[7], translator[8], and children's writer[9].

What awards did Jo Giæver Tenfjord receive?

Honors received include Askeladdprisen[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . nrk.no. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . begravdeioslo.no. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Knut T. Giæver, Q140960916
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  5. 22w ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id → Jo_Giæver_Tenfjord, Jo_Tenfjord
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