Name: Thorbjørn Egner
Birthday: 12 December 1912
Deathday: 24 December 1990
Place of Birth: Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
Known For: Writing
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).
