About Jens Tvedt
Lived 1857 – 1935 (aged 78). Jens Tvedt was a Norwegian teacher and writer.
Jens Tvedt (14 June 1857 – 3 September 1935) was a Norwegian novelist and writer of short stories. He was born in Quindherred Municipality. He made his literary debut in 1885 with the short story collection Inn i Fjordane. In his stories he often depicts everyday life of farmers from Western Norway. A bust of Tvedt, sculptured by Ståle Kyllingstad, was unveiled in Stavanger in 1932. He was biographized by Arne Espeland in 1959.
Selected works
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jens Tvedt's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jens Tvedt's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jens Tvedt?
Norwegian writer (1857–1935)
When was Jens Tvedt born?
Jens Tvedt was born on 14 June 1857 in Kvinnherad Municipality.
When did Jens Tvedt die?
Jens Tvedt died on 3 September 1935 in Stavanger.
What was Jens Tvedt's occupation?
Jens Tvedt was a teacher and writer.
What nationality was Jens Tvedt?
Jens Tvedt was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jens Tvedt. https://biography.guide/jens-tvedt/
MLA: "Jens Tvedt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jens-tvedt/.
Chicago: "Jens Tvedt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jens-tvedt/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC