Lars Saabye Christensen
Danish and Norwegian author writing in Norwegian
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish and Norwegian author writing in Norwegian
Born
September 21, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Oslo
1953
Born in Oslo (1953-09-21)
1976
AwardTarjei Vesaas' debutantpris
1984
AwardCappelen Prize
1987
AwardRiverton Prize
1988
AwardSarpsborgprisen
1990
AwardNorwegian Booksellers' Prize
Present
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lars Saabye Christensen?+
Lars Saabye Christensen is a Norwegian-Danish author.
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Saabye Christensen born?+
Lars Saabye Christensen was born on September 21, 1953.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Lars
Lars — September 21, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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