Tarjei Vesaas
Norwegian author (1897–1970)
1897 — 1970
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian author (1897–1970)
Born
August 20, 1897
Died
1970 (age ~73)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, novelist
NorwayBorn in VinjeDied in Rikshospitalet
1897
Born in Vinje (1897-08-20)
1943
AwardGyldendal's Endowment
1957
AwardDobloug Prize
1964
AwardNordic Council Literature Prize
1967
AwardNorwegian Booksellers' Prize
1970
Died in Rikshospitalet
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tarjei Vesaas?+
Tarjei Vesaas is Norwegian author (1897–1970). Born in 1897.
When was Tarjei Vesaas born?+
Tarjei Vesaas was born on August 20, 1897.
When did Tarjei Vesaas die?+
Tarjei Vesaas died in 1970, at approximately 73 years of age.
Other famous people named Tarjei
Tarjei — August 20, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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