William Heinesen
Faroese Danish-language writer (1900-1991) · Denmark · On the map · Writers · Died at 91
Andreas William Heinesen was a poet, writer, composer and painter from the Faroe Islands.
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1991Died12 March 19911987Swedish Academy Nordic PrizeAward1980Danish Critics Prize for LiteratureAward1965Nordic Council Literature PrizeAward1960Holberg MedalAward1900Born15 January 1900
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Denmark
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Status
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Lived 1900 to 1991 · aged 91
