Svein Ørnulf Ellingsen (13 July 1929 – 5 April 2020) was a Norwegian visual artist and hymnist.
Svein Ellingsen | |
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| Born | 13 July 1929 [1] |
| Died | 5 April 2020 (aged 90) [2] |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
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| Occupation(s) | Visual artist and hymnist [2] |
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Biography
editEllingsen was born in Kongsberg to Fritz Frølich Ellingsen and Karoline Enge.[1] His books include the poetry collections Det skjulte nærvær and Noen må våke, both from 1978, the children's book Regler, rim og revestreker from 1986, and the poetry collections Vårt øye ser mot Betlehem (1987) and Det finnes en dyrebar rose (1989). The hymnal Norsk salmebok 2013 has included 58 of his hymns, including fifteen translations.[2] He received the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 1992, and was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1995.[1][2]
He died on 5 April 2020.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Aasmundtveit, Anne Kristin. "Svein Ellingsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Svein Ellingsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ NTB, (NTB) (April 5, 2020). "Salmedikter Svein Ellingsen er død". itromso.no.
External links
edit- Svein Ellingsen discography at Discogs
- Svein Ellingsen discography at Discogs (record label)
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