Jørund Telnes

Deceased Person

1845 – 1892

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Who was Jørund Telnes?

Jørund Telnes was a Norwegian farmer, teacher, writer and politician, born in Seljord.

He founded a folk high school there and served as mayor of Seljord from 1878 to 1884. Among his literary works is a book on the legendary strongman Sterke-Nils from 1877, the poetry collection Kvæe from 1878, and the song collection Guro Heddelid, based a 14th-century myth.

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Born
1845
Seljord
Died
1892

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on July 23, 2013

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