Bjørn Gunnar Olsen

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Bjørn Gunnar Olsen (7 April 1942 – 1992) was a Norwegian journalist, novelist, playwright and biographer.

Career[]

Olsen made his literary debut in 1967 with Ved skjulestedet. Among his novels are Hud over Damhauen from 1982, and Alfreds hus from 1986. Other works include a biography of Martin Tranmæl, biographies of sportspeople, and plays.[1]

He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1972.[2]

Personal life[]

Olsen was born in Halden on 7 April 1942. He died in 1992.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Bjørn Gunnar Olsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Mads Wiel Nygaards Legat" (in Norwegian). Forfatterportalen.no. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
Awards
Preceded by
Sissel Lange-Nielsen and
Arild Nyquist
Recipient of the Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment
1972 (together with Finn Havrevold, Kåre Prytz and Odd Solumsmoen
Succeeded by
Finn Strømsted


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