Johannes V. Jensen

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Also Known As	Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
Born	January 20, 1873 • Denmark
Died	November 25, 1950 (aged 77) • Copenhagen • Denmark • (Anniversary in 2 days)
Awards And Honors	Nobel Prize (1944)
Notable Works	“The Long Journey”

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