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Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was a Norwegian playwright, poet and librettist.

Also recorded as Henrich Johan Ibsen; Henrich Ibsen.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Henrik Johan Ibsen.

Also worked under the name Brynjolf Bjarme.

Born at Stockmanngården in 1828, died at Christiania in 1906.

In detail

the recorded working language is Norwegian and Danish.

The field of work recorded is performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are drama and poetry. The authority associates the name with literary realism. Georg Brandes, Søren Kierkegaard and Henrik Wergeland are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Skien and Grimstad.

Works named in the authority record are Peer Gynt, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck and Hedda Gabler.

Work by Henrik Ibsen is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎, King Oscar II's reward medal, Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Henrik Ibsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q36661: Henrik Ibsen

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