About Bjørn Rongen
Lived 1906 – 1983 (aged 77). Bjørn Rongen was a Norwegian writer, children's writer and translator.
Bjørn Rongen (24 July 1906 – 26 August 1983) was a Norwegian novelist and children's writer.
He was born in Evanger Municipality in the Voss district of Søndre Bergenhus county, Norway. He lived in Drøbak most of his adult life. He made his literary debut in 1934 with the story To semester. Among his most important works was the trilogy: Toget over vidda, I jøkulens skygge and Klart for tog, from the period of the construction of the Bergen Line.
Rongen contributed a large number of short stories and was also a children's book author. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1955.
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Who was Bjørn Rongen?
Norwegian writer (1906-1983)
When was Bjørn Rongen born?
Bjørn Rongen was born on 24 July 1906 in Evanger Municipality.
When did Bjørn Rongen die?
Bjørn Rongen died on 26 September 1983 in Frogn Municipality.
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Bjørn Rongen was a writer, children's writer and translator.
What nationality was Bjørn Rongen?
Bjørn Rongen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bjørn Rongen. https://biography.guide/bjorn-rongen/
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