About Hallvard Sandnes
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 75). Hallvard Sandnes was a Norwegian cartoonist, writer, science fiction writer, head teacher and teacher.
Hallvard Sandnes (27 March 1893 – 25 July 1968) was a Norwegian schoolteacher and writer.
Sandnes made his literary debut in 1913. Among his books are Fjellkongen from 1924, Skjoldmøyane from 1926, and Norigards-Ram'n from 1928. In the 1940s, he created the science fiction comics series Ingeniør Knut Berg, along with Jostein Øvrelid (1910-1983).
He was awarded the Melsom Prize (Melsom-prisen) in 1925. Sandnes died during 1968 and was buried in the cemetery at Hinna Church in Stavanger.
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Who was Hallvard Sandnes?
Norwegian cartoonist
When was Hallvard Sandnes born?
Hallvard Sandnes was born on 27 March 1893 in Bygland.
When did Hallvard Sandnes die?
Hallvard Sandnes died on 25 July 1968 in Stavanger.
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Hallvard Sandnes was a cartoonist, writer, science fiction writer, head teacher and teacher.
What nationality was Hallvard Sandnes?
Hallvard Sandnes was Norwegian.
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