Jens Bjørneboe
Norwegian writer (1920–1976)
1920 — 1976
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian writer (1920–1976)
Born
October 9, 1920
Died
1976 (age ~56)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
poet, writer, playwright
NorwayBorn in KristiansandDied in Eikvold
1920
Born in Kristiansand (1920-10-09)
1972
AwardGyldendal's Endowment
1974
AwardDobloug Prize
1974
AwardRiksmål Society Literature Prize
1976
Died in Eikvold
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jens Bjørneboe?+
Jens Bjørneboe is Norwegian writer (1920–1976). Born in 1920.
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Bjørneboe born?+
Jens Bjørneboe was born on October 9, 1920.
When did Jens Bjørneboe die?+
Jens Bjørneboe died in 1976, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Jens
Jens Stoltenberg
Minister of Finance, former prime minister of Norway and NATO secretary general
Jens Lehmann
German association football player
Jens Christian Skou
Danish chemist (1918-2018)
Jens Jespersen
Danish linguist (1860–1943)
Jens Peter Jacobsen
Danish novelist, poet, scientist (1847-1885)
Jens Nowotny
German association football player
Jens — October 9, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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