Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Norwegian author and fairy tale collector
Born
January 15th, 1812
213 years ago
Died
January 5th, 1885
140 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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Contributed significantly to Norwegian folklore through collections of fairy tales. Collaborated with Jørgen Moe to compile and publish 'Norske Folkeeventyr', a cornerstone of Scandinavian literature that captures traditional stories and legends. Worked as a scholar, promoting Norwegian culture and heritage during a time of national awakening.
Co-authored 'Norske Folkeeventyr'
Published various tales from Norwegian folklore
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