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Ævar Örn Jósepsson

b. 1963

Icelandic crime writer, translator and journalist

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Born 1963. Ævar Örn Jósepsson is an Icelandic translator, writer, journalist and radio personality.

Ævar Örn Jósepsson (born 25 August 1963 in Hafnarfjörður) is an Icelandic journalist, translator, and author.

Early life Ævar is the youngest of four siblings. He grew up in Garðabær, Reykjavík, and in Hafnarfjörður. He moved to Akranes aged 16. From 1981-1982 he was an exchange student in Belgium. He attended the University of Stirling in Scotland, UK, from 1986-1987 and studied journalism, political science and philosophy. He then attended Albert-Ludwigs Universität in Freiburg, Germany, becoming Magister Artium of philosophy and English literature in 1994. . Svartir englar (2003) (later made into a film series of the same name. ) Blóðberg (2005) . Sá yðar sem syndlaus er (2006) . Land tækifæranna (2008) (nominated for the Glass Key award. ) . Önnur líf (2010) .

He has also written a short story called Línudans, published in Spannendsten Weihnachtgeschichten aus Skandinavien (2004).

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Birth century
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Education
University of Stirling, University of Freiburg
Positions held
Chairperson
Awards
Blóðdropinn
Also known as
Aevar Örn Jósepsson, Aevar Örn Josepsson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ævar Örn Jósepsson?

Icelandic crime writer, translator and journalist

When was Ævar Örn Jósepsson born?

Ævar Örn Jósepsson was born on 25 August 1963 in Hafnarfjörður.

What is Ævar Örn Jósepsson's occupation?

Ævar Örn Jósepsson is a translator, writer, journalist and radio personality.

What nationality is Ævar Örn Jósepsson?

Ævar Örn Jósepsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ævar Örn Jósepsson

· Wikidata: Q2294487

· DBpedia: Ævar Örn Jósepsson

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