Jostein Gaarder
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Summary
Jostein Gaarder was born on August 8, 1952[1], in Oslo[2]. He has worked as a teacher[3], novelist[4], philosopher[5], children's writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,610 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Q140528608[9]
- Mother: Inger Margrethe Gaarder[10]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
- Native language: Norwegian[12]
- Occupation: poet[13], writer[14]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[15], Oslo Cathedral School[16]
- Notable work: The Solitaire Mystery[17], Sophie's World[18]
- Award received: Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[19], Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], Bancarella Literary Prize[21], Premio Arcebispo Xoán de San Clemente de novela estranxeira[22], Quebec bookseller's award[23], International Literary Award Janusz Korczak[24], Peer Gynt Literary Award[25], Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser[26], Brage Prize honorary award[27], Riksmålsforbundets barne- og ungdomsbokpris[28], Willy Brandt Prize[29], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[30], Flaiano Literary Prize[31]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Jostein Gaarder[34]
- Family name: Gaarder[35]
- Given name: Jostein[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jostein Gaarder[37]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[38], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[39], Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[41]
- Name in native language: Jostein Gaarder[42]
Why It Matters
Jostein Gaarder has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include Sophie's World[45], a literary work[46]; The Solitaire Mystery[47], a written work[48]; The Orange Girl[49], a literary work[50]; The Christmas Mystery[51], a written work[52]; Through a Glass, Darkly[53], a literary work[54]; and Vita Brevis: A Letter to St Augustine[55], a literary work[56].
FAQs
Where was Jostein Gaarder born?
Jostein Gaarder's place of birth was Oslo[2].
Who were Jostein Gaarder's parents?
Jostein Gaarder's father was Q140528608[9]. Jostein Gaarder's mother was Inger Margrethe Gaarder[10].
What did Jostein Gaarder do for work?
Jostein Gaarder worked as a teacher[3], novelist[4], philosopher[5], children's writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Jostein Gaarder go to school?
Jostein Gaarder was educated at University of Oslo[15] and Oslo Cathedral School[16].
What awards did Jostein Gaarder receive?
Honors received include Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[19], Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], Bancarella Literary Prize[21], and Premio Arcebispo Xoán de San Clemente de novela estranxeira[22].