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Øystein Lønn
Norwegian writer (1936-2022) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 85
Øystein Lønn was a Norwegian writer. He made his literary debut in 1966 with the short stories Prosesjonen, and followed up with the novel Kontinentene in 1967. He remained a relatively unknown writer until the 1990s, when he received several literary awards. Lønn died on 10 January 2022, at the age of 85.
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2022Died10 January 20221996Nordic Council Literature PrizeAward1993Brage Award for FictionAward1992Dobloug PrizeAward1988Gyldendal's EndowmentAward1976Aust-Agder County Culture AwardAward1936Born12 April 1936
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Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2022 · aged 85
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In common with Øystein
Ólafur Jóhann SigurðssonBoth received Nordic Council Literature Prize
Liv KøltzowBoth received Brage Award for Fiction
Dorrit WillumsenBoth received Nordic Council Literature Prize
Karsten AlnæsBoth received Brage Award for FictionPeter SeebergBoth received Nordic Council Literature Prize
Tomas EspedalBoth received Brage Award for Fiction