Age, Biography and Wiki

Knut Hamsun (Knut Pederson) was born on 4 August, 1859 in Lom, Norway, is a Writer. Discover Knut Hamsun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Knut Hamsun networth?

Popular As Knut Pederson
Occupation writer
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 4 August 1859
Birthday 4 August
Birthplace Lom, Norway
Date of death 19 February, 1952
Died Place Nørholm, Norway
Nationality Norway

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 4 August. He is a member of famous Writer with the age 93 years old group.

Knut Hamsun Height, Weight & Measurements

At 93 years old, Knut Hamsun height not available right now. We will update Knut Hamsun's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Knut Hamsun's Wife?

His wife is Marie Hamsun (25 June 1909 - 19 February 1952) ( his death) ( 4 children), Bergliot Bassøe-Bech (16 May 1898 - 20 April 1906) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Marie Hamsun (25 June 1909 - 19 February 1952) ( his death) ( 4 children), Bergliot Bassøe-Bech (16 May 1898 - 20 April 1906) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Knut Hamsun Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Knut Hamsun worth at the age of 93 years old? Knut Hamsun’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Norway. We have estimated Knut Hamsun's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Writer

Knut Hamsun Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1996

His rocky relations with his children and second wife are the subject of Hamsun (1996).

1948

In 1948, he was briefly imprisoned, and his assets were seized by the state.

1930

Norwegians were dismayed when in the 1930's he expressed his support for Hitler. Although he claimed his sentiments were more anti-British than pro-German, he spoke in favor of National Socialism and was vilified in Norway.

1920

He won the Nobel Prize in 1920 for "Growth of the Soil," but gradually became reclusive due to his need to write combined with and his cranky temperament.

1882

Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun was born to a poor family and sent to live with an uncle, a commercial fisherman. He grew up without any formal schooling. Hamsun left Norway for the U. S. twice: once in 1882, and again in 1886. Each time he stayed in the U. S. for two years, holding various jobs including farmhand and Chicago streetcar conductor. He was often poverty-stricken. His first novel "Hunger" is autobiographical and about poverty, alienation, and desperation, and, innovatively: consciousness and intense inner states. He returned to Norway and wrote several more novels, all well-received, original, and succesful.

Celebs Wiki
Celebs Wiki

Knut Hamsun fans also viewed:

Fábio Yabu

James Walker (writer/filmmaker)

Julie Marie Wade

Tracey Waddleton

José Miguel Vilar-Bou

Itamar Vieira Júnior

Andrekos Varnava

Andrew Unger

Kristīne Ulberga

Szczepan Twardoch