About Idar Kristiansen
Lived 1932 – 1985 (aged 52–53). Idar Kristiansen was a Norwegian writer and poet.
Idar Kristiansen (26 May 1932, Honningsvåg – 10 January 1985) was a Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer and non-fiction writer. He made his literary debut in 1957 with the poetry collection Sanger fra en tundra. His main work is a tetralogy on the Finnish immigration to Finnmark, Kornet og fiskene (1978–1981).
He was awarded the Aschehoug Prize in 1980.
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Who was Idar Kristiansen?
Norwegian writer (1932-1985)
When was Idar Kristiansen born?
Idar Kristiansen was born in 1932 in Honningsvåg.
When did Idar Kristiansen die?
Idar Kristiansen died in 1985 in Tromsø Municipality.
What was Idar Kristiansen's occupation?
Idar Kristiansen was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Idar Kristiansen?
Idar Kristiansen was Norwegian.
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