About Alf Harbitz
Lived 1880 – 1964 (aged 84). Alf Harbitz was a Norwegian linguist, journalist, translator, literary critic and poet.
Alf Harbitz (1 January 1880 – 23 December 1964) was a Norwegian journalist, writer, critic and translator.
He was born in Flekkefjord. During his career he worked in newspapers such as Verdens Gang, Aftenposten, Morgenbladet and Drammens Tidende. He also published several novels, plays and works of prose. He was a member of the board of the Riksmål Society from 1929 to 1938, and chaired the organization from 1936 to 1937.
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Who was Alf Harbitz?
Norwegian writer
When was Alf Harbitz born?
Alf Harbitz was born on 1 January 1880 in Flekkefjord Municipality, Bakke Municipality.
When did Alf Harbitz die?
Alf Harbitz died on 23 December 1964.
What was Alf Harbitz's occupation?
Alf Harbitz was a linguist, journalist, translator, literary critic and poet.
What nationality was Alf Harbitz?
Alf Harbitz was Norwegian.
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