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Jostein Gaarder — Age & Birthday

Born: 8 August 1952 · Age: 74

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Jostein Gaarder is 74 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 8 August 1952.

Author of the best-selling philosophical novel Sophie's World

Did you know?He established a prize for environmental and development work using the royalties earned from his most famous book.

Jostein Gaarder (Norwegian:; 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.

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Age: 74
Status: Living

Born: August 8, 1952 · Oslo, Norway
Nationality: Norwegian
Known for: Literature, Film, Philosophy

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Mother: Inger Margrethe Gaarder

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