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Jostein Gaarder was born on 8 August, 1952 in Oslo, Norway, is a Norwegian author. Discover Jostein Gaarder'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 networth at the age of 71 years old?
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| Occupation |
novelist, short story writer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
8 August, 1952 |
| Birthday |
8 August |
| Birthplace |
Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Novelist with the age 71 years old group.
Jostein Gaarder Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Jostein Gaarder height not available right now. We will update Jostein Gaarder's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jostein Gaarder's Wife?
His wife is Siri Dannevig
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Siri Dannevig |
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| Children |
2 |
Jostein Gaarder Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jostein Gaarder worth at the age of 71 years old? Jostein Gaarder’s income source is mostly from being a successful Novelist. He is from United States. We have estimated Jostein Gaarder's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Novelist |
Jostein Gaarder Social Network
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He argued in favor of "recognizing the State of Israel of 1948, but not the one of 1967".
"God's Chosen People" had a broader scope than conflicting territorial claims.
Gaarder described Judaism as "an archaic national and warlike religion", contrasting it with the Christian idea that the "Kingdom of God is compassion and forgiveness".
Gaarder disputed allegations of anti-Semitism.
Jostein Gaarder (born 8 August 1952) is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books.
Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world.
He often utilizes metafiction in his works and constructs stories within stories.
Gaarder married Siri Dannevig in Oslo in 1974.
After graduation in 1976, he was a high school teacher in Bergen, Norway, prior to his literary career.
Gaarder has been involved in the promotion of sustainable development for nearly two decades.
They moved to Bergen, Norway in 1979 and had two sons.
His best known work is the novel Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (1991).
It has been translated into 60 languages; there are over 40 million copies in print.
Gaarder was born and raised in Oslo.
His father was a school headmaster and his mother was a teacher and author of children’s books.
In 1997, Gaarder and Siri Dannevig established the Sophie Prize.
He established the Sophie Prize in 1997, an international award bestowed on foundations and individuals concerned with the environment.
Through the Sophie Prize, Gaarder contributed over $1.5 million to worthy environmental causes.
In August 2006, Gaarder wrote a controversial op-ed titled "God's Chosen People" that was published in the largest daily newspaper in Norway, Aftenposten.
Gaarder wrote it in response to the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.
It was an environmental development prize of (USD 100,000 = 77,000 €), awarded annually until 2013, when it was announced that it would no longer be awarded due to lack of funds.
It was named after the novel.
Gaarder attended Oslo Cathedral School and the University of Oslo, where he studied Scandinavian languages and theology.
The final Sophie Prize was awarded in October 2013 to Bill McKibben.
Jostein Gaarder is active politically.
The focus of his concern is the plight of Palestinian refugees, and he has vehemently criticized the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
