Jørund Telnes
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Jørund Telnes was a Norwegian farmer, teacher, writer and politician, born in Seljord
. He served as Mayor of Seljord
from 1878 to 1884. Among his literary works is a book on the legendary strongman Sterke-Nils from 1877, the poetry collection Kvæe from 1878, and the song collection Guro Heddelid, based a 14th century myth.
Seljord
Seljord is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vest-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Seljord...
. He served as Mayor of Seljord
Seljord
Seljord is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vest-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Seljord...
from 1878 to 1884. Among his literary works is a book on the legendary strongman Sterke-Nils from 1877, the poetry collection Kvæe from 1878, and the song collection Guro Heddelid, based a 14th century myth.