About Emil Lie
Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 79). Emil Lie was a Norwegian sculptor.
Emil Lie (29 July 1897 – 3 August 1976) was a Norwegian sculptor.
Lie was born in Berchtesgaden to novelist Bernt Lie and Hedvig Mariboe Aubert. He was married three times, and among his fathers-in-law were ship owner Lars Christensen and writer Helge Krog. His works include decorations of Rådhusplassen outside the in Oslo City Hall, and several portrait busts and sculptures. He chaired Norsk Billedhuggerforening from 1954 to 1957.
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Who was Emil Lie?
Norwegian sculptor
When was Emil Lie born?
Emil Lie was born on 29 July 1897 in Berchtesgaden, Oslo Municipality.
When did Emil Lie die?
Emil Lie died on 3 August 1976 in Oslo.
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Emil Lie was a sculptor.
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Emil Lie was Norwegian.
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