Knut Hamsun date of birth:
August 4, 1859
How old was Knut Hamsun when died?
92
Where was Knut Hamsun born?
Lom, Norway, Gudbrandsdal–Norway
When did Knut Hamsun die?
February 19, 1952
What is Knut Hamsun's ethnicity?
White
What is Knut Hamsun nationality?
Norwegian
What is Knut Hamsun's occupation?
Author, poet, dramatist, social critic
Knut Hamsun claim to fame:
Growth of the Soil
Short Biography
Knut Hamsun (August 4, 1859 – February 19, 1952) was a Norwegian author, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. Hamsun's work spans more than 70 years and shows variation with regard to the subject, perspective and environment. He published more than 20 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories and plays, a travelogue, and some essays.