Alv Egeland
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Summary
Alv Egeland was born on March 22, 1932[1], in Kvinesdal Municipality[2]. He died on May 3, 2025[3], in Nesoddtangen[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Field of work: physics[10], atmospheric physics[11], geophysics[12], aurora[13]
- Employer: University of Oslo[14]
- Educated at: Stockholm University[15]
- Award received: King's Medal of Merit[16], award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[17], Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science[18]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Egeland[21]
- Given name: Alv[22]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[24], English[25]
- Name in native language: Alv Egeland[26]
Why It Matters
Alv Egeland is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Alv Egeland born?
Alv Egeland's place of birth was Kvinesdal Municipality[2].
Where did Alv Egeland die?
Alv Egeland died in Nesoddtangen[4].
What did Alv Egeland do for work?
Alv Egeland worked as a physicist[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Alv Egeland go to school?
Alv Egeland was educated at Stockholm University[15].
What awards did Alv Egeland receive?
Honors received include King's Medal of Merit[16], award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[17], and Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science[18].