Who wrote the words of the Norwegian national song 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
- Step 1: The song was first performed in 1864. Step 2. The words were written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and the music was composed by Rikard Nordraak. Answer: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Why not the others: Wergeland, Nordahl Grieg and Aukrust are other Norwegian poets, but not the author of this song.
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