Jon Michelet
Jon Michelet, 2007
Jon Michelet (born July 14, 1944 in Moss, Norway) is a Norwegian novelist.
He's well known for his action-thriller novel Orion's Belt (1977). The novel was adapted into a 1985 film by the same name, which is regarded as Norway's first modern action film.
He was the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian far-left daily Klassekampen from 1997 to 2002.
He has had experience in various lines of work, including sailor and brewery worker. References to these experiences can be found in his writing.
He has had various positions of trust, including:
- Member of the Board, "Norsk Styrmandsforening"
He resides in Larkollen, and has been a minor ticket candidate for the Red Party.[1]
Family
He has a daughter, Marte Michelet,[2] who is married to Ali Esbati—a MP in Sweden as of 2014.
References
- ↑ "Lister" (in Norwegian). Red. 2009. Archived from the original on June 23, 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
- ↑ - Jeg var en arrogant, selvgod besserwisser [I was an arrogant, conceited besserwisser]
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| Preceded by Paul Bjerke |
Chief editor of Klassekampen 1997–2002 |
Succeeded by Bjørgulv Braanen |
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