Surname: Ibsen Forename(s): Henrik b. 20 March 1828. d. 23 May 1906. Nationality: Norwegian. VIAF.
Major dramatist and poet. Born in Skien. Apprenticed as an apothecary. Took entrance
exams to study at the university at Christiania but failed. Devoted himself to writing
beginning in 1848. Biographical information: DLB. (DD)