Knud Ibsen

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Birthday October 3, 1797

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Norway

DEATH DATE Oct 24, 1877 (80)

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About

Father of famed playwright Henrik Ibsen who inspired much of his son's work.

Before Fame

He went from riches to rags, leaving him very embittered.

Trivia

Many of Henriks' literary characters were based on Ibsen.

Family Life

He was very proud of his son's success.

Associated With

His son's best-known work, A Doll's House, has been acted out on stage by many well-know actors, including Liv Ullmann.