Olav Duun
(1876-1939)

Norwegian writer (1876-1939) – Olav Duun was born in Jøa (Island in Trøndelag, Norway) on November 21st, 1876 and died in Holmestrand Municipality (Municipality in Vestfold, Norway) on September 13th, 1939 at the age of 62. Today Olav Duun would be 147 years old.

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Age

how old was Olav Duun when he died?

Olav Duun died in 1939 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 21st, 1876 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Jøa Island in Trøndelag, Norway
Death Date	September 13th, 1939 (Wednesday)
Death place	Holmestrand Municipality Municipality in Vestfold, Norway
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Olav Duun

Birthday

When was Olav Duun born?

Olav Duun was born on November 21st, 1876.

Death

When did Olav Duun die?

Olav Duun died on September 13th, 1939 at the age of 62 in Holmestrand Municipality (Municipality in Vestfold, Norway). Today Olav Duun would be 147 years old.