Herman Wildenvey, born Herman Theodor Portaas, was one of the most prominent Norwegian poets of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he published 44 books of his own poetry, in addition to translations of William Shakespeare, Ernest... Wikipedia
Born: July 20, 1885, Norway
Died: September 27, 1959 (age 74 years), Stavern, Norway
Spouse: Gisken Wildenvey (m. 1912–1959)
Books: Owls to Athens: A Book of Poems and Campanula
Parents: Lauritz Portaas and Hanna Kristine Grosvold