Olav Aukrust
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Olav Aukrust (21 January 1883 – 3 November 1929[1]) was a Norwegian poet and teacher. He popularized the use of Nynorsk as a literary language and is most commonly associated with his poem Himmelvarden (1916).[citation needed]
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Olav Aukrust | |
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Born | (1883-01-21)21 January 1883 Lom, Norway |
Died | 3 November 1929(1929-11-03) (aged 46) Lom, Norway |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation(s) | Poet, educator |
Years active | 1916–1929 |
Spouse | Gudrun Blekastad |
Relatives | Lars Olsen Aukrust (brother) Odd Aukrust (nephew) Kjell Aukrust (nephew) |
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