- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- Dec 12, 1912
- Died
- Dec 24, 1990 (aged 78)
- Place of birth
- Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
Thorbjørn Egner
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).
