Alf Sommerfelt

Norwegian linguist and professor (1892–1965)
Person human Q1068498
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Alf Sommerfelt

Summary

Alf Sommerfelt is a human[1]. He was born in Trondheim[2]. He was born on +1892-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1965-10-12T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a linguist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alf Sommerfelt's place of birth was Trondheim[2].
  • Alf Sommerfelt was born on +1892-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alf Sommerfelt died on +1965-10-12T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Alf Sommerfelt is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[7].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's father was Axel Sommerfelt[8].
  • Among Alf Sommerfelt's spouses was Aimée Sommerfelt[9].
  • Alf Sommerfelt held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's professions included linguist[5].
  • Alf Sommerfelt held the position of Prorector of the University of Oslo[11].
  • Alf Sommerfelt held the position of full professor[12].
  • Alf Sommerfelt was employed by University of Oslo[13].
  • Alf Sommerfelt received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].
  • Alf Sommerfelt was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[15].
  • Alf Sommerfelt is recorded as male[16].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[18].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's family name is recorded as Sommerfelt[19].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's given name is recorded as Alf[20].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[21].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[22].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Alf Sommerfelt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].

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Origins and Family

Alf Sommerfelt's place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on +1892-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Axel Sommerfelt[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alf Sommerfelt's professions included linguist[5]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[13]. Positions held include Prorector of the University of Oslo[11], a position[25], in Norway[26] and full professor[12], an academic rank[27].

Recognition

Alf Sommerfelt received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].

Personal Life

Among Alf Sommerfelt's spouses was Aimée Sommerfelt[9].

Death and Burial

Alf Sommerfelt died on +1965-10-12T00:00:00Z[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[18]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[7].

Why It Matters

Alf Sommerfelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Alf Sommerfelt born?

Alf Sommerfelt's place of birth was Trondheim[2].

Who were Alf Sommerfelt's parents?

Alf Sommerfelt's father was Axel Sommerfelt[8].

Who was Alf Sommerfelt married to?

Alf Sommerfelt's spouses include Aimée Sommerfelt[9].

What did Alf Sommerfelt do for work?

Alf Sommerfelt worked as linguist[5].

What awards did Alf Sommerfelt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . begravdeioslo.no. begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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