Aage Skavlan

Norwegian priest and historian (1847-1920)
Person human Q4661223
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Aage Skavlan

Summary

Aage Skavlan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Herøy Municipality[2]. He was born on December 22, 1847[3]. He died on February 24, 1920[4]. He worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], and librarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Aage Skavlan's place of birth was Herøy Municipality[2].
  • Aage Skavlan was born on December 22, 1847[3].
  • Aage Skavlan died on February 24, 1920[4].
  • Aage Skavlan's father was Aage Schavland[9].
  • Aage Skavlan held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Aage Skavlan's professions included historian[5].
  • Aage Skavlan worked as a theologian[6].
  • Aage Skavlan's professions included librarian[7].
  • Aage Skavlan was employed by University of Oslo[11].
  • Aage Skavlan's education included a stint at Trondheim Cathedral School[12].
  • Aage Skavlan is recorded as male[13].
  • Aage Skavlan's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Aage Skavlan's family name is recorded as Skavlan[15].
  • Aage Skavlan's given name is recorded as Aage[16].
  • Aage Skavlan's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[17].
  • Aage Skavlan's sibling is recorded as Harald Skavlan[18].
  • Aage Skavlan's sibling is recorded as Sigvald Skavlan[19].
  • Aage Skavlan's sibling is recorded as Olaf Skavlan[20].

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Origins and Family

Aage Skavlan was born in Herøy Municipality[2]. He was born on December 22, 1847[3]. His father was Aage Schavland[9].

Education

Aage Skavlan was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], theologian[6], and librarian[7]. Among Aage Skavlan's employers was University of Oslo[11].

Death and Burial

Aage Skavlan died on February 24, 1920[4].

Why It Matters

Aage Skavlan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Aage Skavlan born?

Aage Skavlan was born in Herøy Municipality[2].

Who were Aage Skavlan's parents?

Aage Skavlan's father was Aage Schavland[9].

What did Aage Skavlan do for work?

Aage Skavlan worked as historian[5], theologian[6], and librarian[7].

Where did Aage Skavlan go to school?

Aage Skavlan was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id pf01037045022549
    Gnd id 1032299274
    Isni 0000000364723817
    Given name Aage
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