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Morten Andreas Strøksnes

b. 1965

Norwegian journalist, writer and photographer

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About Morten Andreas Strøksnes

Born 1965. Morten Andreas Strøksnes is a Norwegian journalist, writer, photographer and historian.

Morten Andreas Strøksnes (born 30 November 1965) is a Norwegian journalist and non-fiction writer.

Personal life Strøksnes was born in Kirkenes on 30 November 1965.

For his 2015 book Havboka he was awarded both the Brage Prize and the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature. As of 2018 the book has been sold to 24 countries, and the English translation (titled Shark Drunk) was awarded the British Wanderlust Adventure Travel Book of the Year in 2018.

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1965, Kirkenes
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, writer, photographer, historian
Nationality
Norway
Awards
Brage Prize for non-fiction; Brage Prize; Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards; Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Morten Andreas Strøksnes?

Norwegian journalist, writer and photographer

When was Morten Andreas Strøksnes born?

Morten Andreas Strøksnes was born on 30 November 1965 in Kirkenes.

What is Morten Andreas Strøksnes's occupation?

Morten Andreas Strøksnes is a journalist, writer, photographer and historian.

What nationality is Morten Andreas Strøksnes?

Morten Andreas Strøksnes is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Morten Andreas Strøksnes

· Wikidata: Q11989963

· DBpedia: Morten Strøksnes

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