Gunnar Staalesen
Norwegian writer
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian writer
Born
October 19, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
screenwriter, poet, playwright
NorwayBorn in Bergen
1947
Born in Bergen (1947-10-19)
1975
AwardRiverton Prize
1989
AwardGyldendal's Endowment
1989
AwardNorwegian Booksellers' Prize
2002
AwardRiverton Prize
Present
Age ~79
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gunnar Staalesen?+
Gunnar Staalesen is Norwegian writer. Born in 1947.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Staalesen born?+
Gunnar Staalesen was born on October 19, 1947.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — October 19, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
Would you name your baby Gunnar?
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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