Difference between revisions of "Bjornstjerne Bjornson"
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| − | Nobel prize winner, 1903. Wrote many pieces with a theme of male friendship, and befriended and supported homosexual men, though he was heterosexual. Wrote the words to the Norwegian National Anthem. Was a strong nationalist and very political throughout his lifetime. | + | Nobel prize winner, 1903. Wrote many pieces with a theme of male friendship, and befriended and supported homosexual men, though he was considered heterosexual. Wrote the words to the Norwegian National Anthem. Was a strong nationalist and very political throughout his lifetime. Was also known as a pioneer in his home country in the fight for the decriminalization of gay relationships. |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bjornstjerne-Bjornson | ||
| + | * https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1903/bjornson/biographical/ | ||
| + | * https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/bjornstjerne-bjornson-the-advocate | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 1 September 2024
Contents
Country
Norway
Birth - Death
1832 - 1910
Occupation
Writer
Notable Achievements
Nobel Prize
Description
Nobel prize winner, 1903. Wrote many pieces with a theme of male friendship, and befriended and supported homosexual men, though he was considered heterosexual. Wrote the words to the Norwegian National Anthem. Was a strong nationalist and very political throughout his lifetime. Was also known as a pioneer in his home country in the fight for the decriminalization of gay relationships.