Kjell Askildsen
Kjell Askildsen (30 September 1929 – 23 September 2021[1]) was a Norwegian writer. He was known for writing many short stories. He was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in recognition of his novel, Omgivelser (1969).
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Born | Mandal, Norway | 30 September 1929
Died | 23 September 2021 | (aged 91)
Occupation | Writer |
Language | Norwegian |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Citizenship | Norwegian |
Period | 1953–2021 |
Genre | Short stories, novels |
Notable works | Thomas F's Last Notes to the Public |
Notable awards | The Swedish Academy's Nordic Prize (2009) and others |
Spouse | Gina Giertsen |
Askildsen died on 23 September 2021, at the age of 91.[2]
References
- ↑ "Kjell Askildsen er død". 24 September 2021.
- ↑ Strand, Mariann; Eide, Emily Louisa Millan; Grøndahl, Elisabet; Aschim, Thorvald (24 September 2021) (in no). Kjell Askildsen er død. https://www.nrk.no/norge/kjell-askildsen-_91_-er-dod-1.15664621. Retrieved 24 September 2021.