Henrik Ibsen
20-Mar-1828
Norway
Playwright
Henrik Ibsen was born March 20, 1828, in Skien, Norway. In 1862, he was exiled to Italy, where he recorded the Brand tragedy. In 1868, Ibsen moved to Germany, where he recorded one of his most famous works: the play A Doll's House. In 1890, he wrote Hedda Gabler, creating one of the most famous theatrical characters. In 1891, Ibsen returned to Norway a literary hero. He died May 23, 1906, in Oslo, Norway.