Roy Jacobsen

Roy Jacobsen (1954–2025) was a Norwegian writer, biographer and screenwriter.

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Overview

Born at Oslo in 1954, died at Rikshospitalet in 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is Norwegian.

The field of work recorded is literature and biography.

Positions recorded include board member of the Norwegian Broadcasting Council. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris, Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, Cappelen Prize and Gyldendal Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Roy Jacobsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1395092: Roy Jacobsen

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