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 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. | 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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| + | * [[Nobel Prize Winners from the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:08, 22 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.