Johan Ibsen
Norwegian playwright and theatre director (1828–1906)
1828 — 1906
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian playwright and theatre director (1828–1906)
Born
March 20, 1828
Died
1906 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, playwright, librettist
NorwayBorn in StockmanngårdenDied in Christiania
1828
Born in Stockmanngården (1828-03-20)
1906
Died in Christiania
About
Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright. He is considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century and is often referred to as "the father of modern drama". He pioneered theatrical realism but also wrote lyrical epic works. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder, and When We Dead Awaken. In 2014 Ibsen was considered the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare. Store norske leksikon describes him as "the center of the Norwegian literary canon".
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Who is Johan Ibsen?+
Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright. He is considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century and is often referred to as "the father of modern drama". He pioneered theatrical realism but also wrote lyrical epic works. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, Emperor an
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Ibsen born?+
Johan Ibsen was born on March 20, 1828.
When did Johan Ibsen die?+
Johan Ibsen died in 1906, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — March 20, 1828
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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