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Thorbjørn Egner

Thorbjørn Egner

Known for: Writing

Born 12/12/1912
Died 1990-12-24
Place of birth Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]

Thorbjørn Egner (December 12, 1912 – December 24, 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).

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