About Harald Gustav Nilsen
Lived 1909 – 1997 (aged 87). Harald Gustav Nilsen was a Norwegian illustrator.
Harald Gustav Nilsen (7 April 1909 – 17 March 1997) was a Norwegian illustrator. He was born in Kristiania.
He was educated as painter and illustrator as well as printer, and worked for the newspaper Aftenposten for many years. Among his books is the children's book Merkelige dyr fra land og sjø from 1946, Seks boksamlere forteller from 1960, and Kjære Oslo – streiftog og skildringer from 1982.
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Who was Harald Gustav Nilsen?
Norwegian illustrator
When was Harald Gustav Nilsen born?
Harald Gustav Nilsen was born on 7 April 1909 in Christiania.
When did Harald Gustav Nilsen die?
Harald Gustav Nilsen died on 17 March 1997 in Oslo.
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Harald Gustav Nilsen was an illustrator.
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Harald Gustav Nilsen was Norwegian.
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