About Terje Johanssen
Lived 1942 – 2005 (aged 62). Terje Johanssen was a Norwegian poet.
Terje Johanssen (4 June 1942 – 27 May 2005) was a Norwegian poet, born in Svolvær. He made his literary debut in 1975 with the poetry collection Vegen å gå. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1983, shared with Karin Bang.
He edited the magazine Poesi Magasin from 1983 to 1985.
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Who was Terje Johanssen?
Norwegian poet
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Terje Johanssen was born on 4 June 1942 in Svolvær.
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Terje Johanssen died on 27 May 2005 in Jaren.
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Terje Johanssen was a poet.
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Terje Johanssen was Norwegian.
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