About Fredrik Skagen
Lived 1936 – 2017 (aged 80). Fredrik Skagen was a Norwegian writer, screenwriter, children's writer and librarian.
Fredrik Skagen (30 December 1936 – 20 June 2017) was a Norwegian writer.
He was born in Trondheim. He is best known for his crime fiction, but is also the author of some children's books and several radio plays. His first book was published in 1968. His works have been translated into German, Danish, Swedish, Dutch and French.
Skagen has received several awards, including the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize in 1985 and the Glass Key Award in 1996 for best Nordic crime novel.
Works Skagen is known for writing books such as Purpurhjertene: Rapporter fra en Vietnamsoldat (Purple Hearts: Reports of a Vietnam Soldier), Voldtatt (Raped), God Natt, Elskede (Good Night, Darling), and Viktor! Viktor!.
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Who was Fredrik Skagen?
Norwegian writer (1936–2017)
When was Fredrik Skagen born?
Fredrik Skagen was born on 30 December 1936 in Trondheim.
When did Fredrik Skagen die?
Fredrik Skagen died on 20 June 2017 in Trondheim.
What was Fredrik Skagen's occupation?
Fredrik Skagen was a writer, screenwriter, children's writer and librarian.
What nationality was Fredrik Skagen?
Fredrik Skagen was Norwegian.
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