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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was a Norwegian poet, playwright, writer, journalist, and politician . He was born on December 8, 1832, in Kvikne, Norway, and died on April 26, 1910, in Paris . Bjørnson was the founder of the Riksmål Society and received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature .
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was educated at the University of Oslo and was known for his versatile poetry, characterized by its inspirational freshness and the purity of its spirit . He authored the Norwegian national anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" . Bjørnson's father was Peder Bjørnson , and his children were Bjørn Bjørnson, Bergliot Ibsen, and Erling Bjørnson .
Throughout his lifetime, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson resided in Norway and held Norwegian citizenship . His contributions to Norwegian literature and culture continue to be celebrated today.
