Auður Laxness

Auður Sveinsdóttir Laxness (20 July 1918 – 29 October 2012) was an Icelandic writer and craftswoman, credited with influencing the design and popularity of the Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater during the mid-20th century. Her husband was Icelandic Nobel Literature laureate Halldór Laxness, and Auður worked as his secretary and writing collaborator for many years. In 2002, Auður received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon for her contributions to Icelandic culture.

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Auður.
Auður Laxness
Born(1918-07-20)20 July 1918
Eyrarbakki, Danish Iceland
Died29 October 2012(2012-10-29) (aged 94)
Reykjavík, Iceland
EducationUniversity of Iceland
Occupation(s)Writer, craftswoman
SpouseHalldór Laxness
ChildrenTwo
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.