Marius Nygaard
1838–1912 (age 74)
Biography
Marius Nygaard (1838–1912) used prose and translation to shape Norway's literary identity, seeking clarity and elegance in every page he touched. He encouraged young writers and promoted language as a living, evolving means of expression for the Norwegian people.
His generosity toward fellow authors and his insistence on quality helped lay foundations for modern Norwegian letters, and those who visit Vestre gravlund remember a man who loved books as much as his country.