About Kjell Risvik
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 79). Kjell Risvik was a Norwegian linguist and translator.
Kjell Risvik (29 June 1941 – 28 March 2021) was a translator of literature into Norwegian from various languages, including Catalan, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
He was awarded the Brage Honorary Prize in 2006, along with his wife Kari Risvik.
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Who was Kjell Risvik?
Norwegian translator (1941-2021)
When was Kjell Risvik born?
Kjell Risvik was born on 29 June 1941.
When did Kjell Risvik die?
Kjell Risvik died on 28 March 2021.
What was Kjell Risvik's occupation?
Kjell Risvik was a linguist and translator.
What nationality was Kjell Risvik?
Kjell Risvik was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kjell Risvik. https://biography.guide/kjell-risvik/
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