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Thorbjørn Egner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thorbjørn Egner | |
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| Born | ()12 December Oslo, Norway |
| Died | 24 December () (aged 78) Oslo |
| Occupation | Artist, author, songwriter, playwright, musician, illustrator and translator |
| Alma mater | Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry |
| Genre | Children's literature, play, novels, songs, drawing |
Karius and Baktus designed by Thorbjørn Egner
Thorbjørn Egner (12 December – 24 December ) 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 () and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by ().
Biography
He grew up in the working-class neighbourhood Kampen in Oslo, Norway.
His parents were Magnus Egner (–) and Anna Hansen (–). He was trained as an artist at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry under Eivind Nielse