Thorbjørn Egner

Writing

Biography

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).

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Male
• Birthday December 12, 1912 (78 years old)
• Died December 24, 1990
• Place of Birth Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]