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About Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Bjornstjere Bjorston, who won the 1903 Nobel Prize for literature, was a poet, playwright, journalist, and theatrical director. The Norwegian writer was one of the most notable public figures of his time. He was known as one of "the four great ones" of 19th-century Norwegian writing, along with the likes of Henrik Ibsen, Alexander Kielland, and Jonas Lie.
Early Life
Heltberg Latin School in Christiania was where the writer had his formative education. He enrolled at the University of Oslo and began his journalism career, specializing in theater criticism in the early 1850s. He fathered six children with his partner Karoline Reimers.
Career
He released "Synnøve Solbakken" (1857) and "Fiskerjentene" (The Fisher Girls) (1868) followed shortly. A theater production of Leonarda (1879) sparked a violent debate. He sided with Ivar Aasen in the 1860s and 1870s political conflicts. He fled to Germany for a period before returning after being accused of high treason.
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F.A.Q. about Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
When is his birthday?
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson' birthday is on December 8, 1832.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson' birthday is in 72 days
How old was Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson when he died?
He was 77 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 26, 1910.
How old would he be today?
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson would be 190 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson from?
He was born in Kvikne, Norway.