Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian author

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson - Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian author
Born

December 8th, 1832
192 years ago

Died

April 26th, 1910
115 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Norway

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An influential author and playwright, this individual made significant contributions to literature in the 19th century. As a prominent figure in the Norwegian national movement, focused on themes of identity and freedom. Wrote the play 'Sigurd Slembe' and contributed to the establishment of modern Norwegian drama. Selected as the first Norwegian Nobel laureate in Literature in 1903, recognized for both his literary works and efforts in promoting national culture.

Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903

Wrote the play 'Sigurd Slembe'

Contributed to the Norwegian national identity

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