Herman Wildenvey

Herman Wildenvey was a Norwegian translator, writer, poet and librettist (1885–1959). He was born at Nedre Eiker Municipality and died at Larvik.

Also recorded as Herman Theodor Portaas.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Herman Theodor Portaas.

Born at Nedre Eiker Municipality in 1885, died at Larvik in 1959.

In detail

the recorded working language is Norwegian.

The field of work recorded is literature and poetry.

Distinctions recorded are Dobloug Prize, Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎ and Gyldendal's Endowment.

Chronology

  1. 1885Herman Wildenvey born at Nedre Eiker Municipality.
  2. 1959Herman Wildenvey died at Larvik.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Herman Wildenvey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4178758: Herman Wildenvey

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