About Olav Bø
Lived 1918 – 1998 (aged 80). Olav Bø was a Norwegian author, biographer, folklorist, literary scholar, university teacher and man of letters.
Olav Bø (19 May 1918 – 26 July 1998) was a Norwegian folklorist. He was born in Bygland Municipality. Bø was appointed at the University of Oslo from 1956, as professor from 1974. Among his books are Norsk skitradisjon from 1966, Vår norske jul from 1970, and Trollmakter og godvette from 1987. He wrote a biography of cross-country skier and resistance member Johan Grøttumsbråten. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1985.
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Who was Olav Bø?
Norwegian folklorist (1918–1998)
When was Olav Bø born?
Olav Bø was born on 19 May 1918 in Bygland.
When did Olav Bø die?
Olav Bø died on 26 July 1998 in Bærum Municipality.
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Olav Bø was an author, biographer, folklorist, literary scholar, university teacher and man of letters.
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Olav Bø was Norwegian.
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