About Anders Bjørgaard
Lived 1891 – 1967 (aged 76). Anders Bjørgaard was a Norwegian cartoonist and illustrator.
Anders Bjørgaard (18 March 1891 – 20 March 1967) was a Norwegian illustrator.
He is particularly known for drawing the comic series Jens von Bustenskjold (with text by Sigurd Lybeck), which appeared in Arbeidermagasinet from 1934 to 1970. A memorial of Bjørgaard was raised in 1970.
Personal life Bjørgaard was born in Holtaalen Municipality to Johanna Bjørgaard and Anders Bjørgaard. He was married to Johanne Sofie Olsen. He worked as a miner until 1919, when he started studying at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Kristiania.
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Who was Anders Bjørgaard?
illustrator
When was Anders Bjørgaard born?
Anders Bjørgaard was born on 18 March 1891 in Holtålen Municipality.
When did Anders Bjørgaard die?
Anders Bjørgaard died on 20 March 1967 in Holtålen Municipality.
What was Anders Bjørgaard's occupation?
Anders Bjørgaard was a cartoonist and illustrator.
What nationality was Anders Bjørgaard?
Anders Bjørgaard was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anders Bjørgaard. https://biography.guide/anders-bjorgaard/
MLA: "Anders Bjørgaard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/anders-bjorgaard/.
Chicago: "Anders Bjørgaard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/anders-bjorgaard/.
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