Gjest Baardsen
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Gjest Baardsen (c. 1791 – 13 May 1849) was a Norwegian outlaw, jail-breaker, non-fiction writer, songwriter and memoirist. He was among the most notorious criminals in Norway in the 19th century.
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Gjest Baardsen | |
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Born | c. 1791 Sogndalsfjøra, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway |
Died | 13 May 1849(1849-05-13) (aged 58) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Other names | Sogndalsfjæren |
Occupation(s) | Sailor, vagabond, songwriter, bookseller |
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