Thorbjørn Egner

Biography:
Thorbjørn Egner (December 12, 1912 – December 24, 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).
Place of Birth:
Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
Known for:
Writing
Birthday:
Dec 12, 1912
Died on:
Dec 24, 1990