Ivar Aasen
Ivar Aasen (1813-1896) was a Norwegian philologist, poet, and playwright best known for developing the Nynorsk written standard of the Norwegian language. Aasen's work played a crucial role in the Norwegian language struggle, as he sought to create a written form based on rural dialects that reflected Norway's cultural heritage. His influential writings and linguistic theories laid the foundation for Nynorsk, which coexists with Bokmål as one of the two official written standards of Norwegian. Aasen's commitment to promoting the linguistic and cultural identity of Norway has made him a pivotal figure in Norwegian literature and nationalism.
Born on Aug 05, 1813 (212 years old)
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Ivar Aasen created the Nynorsk language from Norwegian dialects.
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Switzerland:
Ivar Aasen created the Nynorsk language from Norwegian dialects.
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Norway:
Ivar Aasen is a key figure in the history of the nynorsk language, representing its cultural significance.
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Norway:
Ivar Aasen wrote in 1836 that the nynorsk written language he developed should not be imposed on students.
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