Jonas Lie
Norwegian novelist (1833–1908)
1833 — 1908
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian novelist (1833–1908)
Born
November 6, 1833
Died
1908 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
author, lawyer, journalist
NorwayBorn in HokksundDied in Sandvika
1833
Born in Hokksund (1833-11-06)
1908
Died in Sandvika
About
Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland, is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature.
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Who is Jonas Lie?+
Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland, is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature.
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Lie born?+
Jonas Lie was born on November 6, 1833.
When did Jonas Lie die?+
Jonas Lie died in 1908, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — November 6, 1833
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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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
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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