Svein Ellingsen

• Name — Svein Ellingsen • Born — 13 July 1929 • Birthplace — Kongsberg, Norway • Died — 5 April 2020 • Education — * Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry • Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts • Occupation — Visual artist and hymnist • Awards — * Fritt Ord Honorary Award (1992) • Order of St. Olav (1995)

Ellingsen was born in Kongsberg to Fritz Frølich Ellingsen and Karoline Enge. His books include the poetry collections Det skjulte nærvær and Noen må våke, both from 1978, the children's book Regler, rim og revestreker from 1986, and the poetry collections Vårt øye ser mot Betlehem (1987) and Det finnes en dyrebar rose (1989). The hymnal Norsk salmebok 2013 has included 58 of his hymns, including fifteen translations. He received the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 1992, and was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1995. He died on 5 April 2020.

Svein Ellingsen is recorded with the occupation hymnwriter. Recorded as having received Aust-Agder County Culture Award, Lyricist Fund Award and Bridgebuilder Prize. Recognition and collections. Ellingsen received Aust-Agder County Culture Award, Lyricist Fund Award, Bridgebuilder Prize, Petter Dass Prize, Knight of the Order of St. Olav and Fritt Ords honnør.