Jon Michelet

Jon Michelet (14 July 1944, Moss – 14 April 2018, Oslo[1]) was a Norwegian novelist. He had experience in various lines of work, including sailor and dock worker and references to these experiences can be found in his writing.

Jon Michelet
Jon Michelet, 2011
Born	(1944-07-14)14 July 1944 Moss, Norway
Died	14 April 2018(2018-04-14) (aged 73) Oslo, Norway
Occupation	Novelist
Nationality	Norwegian
Children	2
Website
jonmichelet.com

Author and editor

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 also wrote a number of thrillers and crime novels. Michelet created the work En sjøens helt (in Norwegian), a series of books consisting of six volumes about Norwegian war sailors during World War II and their destinies.

He was the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian far-left daily Klassekampen from 1997 to 2002.

Positions of trust

He had various positions of trust, including being a member of the board of Norsk Styrmandsforening.

Politician

He resided in Larkollen, and was a minor ticket candidate for the Red Party.[2]

Family

He had four daughters, Marte Michelet,[3] who was married to Ali Esbati—an MP in Sweden as of 2014, and Tania Michelet, Ellen Michelet and Stella Burstedt Michelet.

References

1. Østbø, Stein; Norli, Camilla (2018-04-15). "Jon Michelet er død". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2018-04-15.
2. "Lister" (in Norwegian). Red. 2009. Archived from the original on June 23, 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
3. - Jeg var en arrogant, selvgod besserwisser [I was an arrogant, conceited besserwisser]

Media offices
Preceded by Paul Bjerke	Chief editor of Klassekampen 1997–2002	Succeeded by Bjørgulv Braanen