John Trygve Solbakk

Saami author
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Summary

John Trygve Solbakk was born on 1945[1] in Båteng[2]. He has worked as a Q106827640[3], literary editor[4], journalist[5], editor[6], and writer[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Native language: Northern Sami[10]
  • Ethnic group: Northern Sámi people[11]
  • Occupation: publisher[12], teacher[13], chief executive officer[14]
  • Field of work: Sámi literature[15], Sámi[16], publishing[17]
  • Position held: chief executive officer[18]
  • Employer: ČálliidLágádus[19]
  • Award received: Saami Council's Honorary Award[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family name: Solbakk[22]
  • Given name: John[23], Trygve[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Northern Sami[25], Norwegian[26], Sámi[27]
  • Birth name: Lemet-Jon Jovnna[28]
  • Sibling: Aage Solbakk[29], Odd Ivar Solbakk[30], Ingrid Nordal[31]

FAQs

Where was John Trygve Solbakk born?

John Trygve Solbakk was born in Båteng[2].

What did John Trygve Solbakk do for work?

John Trygve Solbakk worked as a Q106827640[3], literary editor[4], journalist[5], editor[6], and writer[7].

What awards did John Trygve Solbakk receive?

Honors received include Saami Council's Honorary Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . samikopiija.org. Retrieved . samikopiija.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . deatnu.net. Retrieved . deatnu.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . deatnu.net. Retrieved . deatnu.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . samikopiija.org. Retrieved . samikopiija.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . samikopiija.org. Retrieved . samikopiija.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . samikopiija.org. Retrieved . samikopiija.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . nrk.no. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . nrk.no. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . nrk.no. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name → John, Trygve
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