About Arnold Eidslott
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 91). Arnold Eidslott was a Norwegian poet and writer.
Arnold Olav Eidslott (10 June 1926 – 19 April 2018) was a Norwegian poet.
He was born in Ålesund, and worked as a telegraphic engineer for the whole of his working life. From 1986 to 2018 he was the poet laureate.
Eidslott's Christian religion was central to his lyrics, and he was foremost in Norwegian religious literature. He was a member of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature. He died on 19 April 2018 at the age of 91.
Johan Kvandal's composition "Underet in three parts, is based on Eidslott's poem of the same name. The parts that have been written are: "Krusifikset blør", "Josef av Arimateas klage" and "Den tomme grav".
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Who was Arnold Eidslott?
Norwegian poet
When was Arnold Eidslott born?
Arnold Eidslott was born on 10 June 1926 in Ålesund Municipality.
When did Arnold Eidslott die?
Arnold Eidslott died on 19 April 2018.
What was Arnold Eidslott's occupation?
Arnold Eidslott was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Arnold Eidslott?
Arnold Eidslott was Norwegian.
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