Background
He was born in Sogndal as the son of priest Peter Pavels Aabel.
He was born in Sogndal as the son of priest Peter Pavels Aabel.
He enrolled as a student in 1848, graduated with the candidate.med.
He was a brother of Oluf Andreas Aabel. degree in 1856. He started writing poems and songs, and continued after graduation. Professionally, he worked as a physician from 1853 to 1899, and was a district physician in several Norwegian districts.
Their son Hauk Aabel was a notable actor, and through him, Andreas was a grandfather of Per and Andreas Aabel.
Whilwe studying he was a member of the Literary Association and the Norwegian Students" Society.