Anton Christian Bang

Norwegian bishop, writer and politician (1840-1913)
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Anton Christian Bang

Summary

Anton Christian Bang is a human[1]. He was born in Dønna Municipality[2]. He was born on September 18, 1840[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on December 29, 1913[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Anton Christian Bang's place of birth was Dønna Municipality[2].
  • Anton Christian Bang passed away in Christiania[4].
  • Anton Christian Bang was born on September 18, 1840[3].
  • Anton Christian Bang died on December 29, 1913[5].
  • A child of Anton Christian Bang was Ivar Bang[11].
  • A child of Anton Christian Bang was Maia Bang[12].
  • A child of Anton Christian Bang was Gulla Grundt[13].
  • Anton Christian Bang held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Anton Christian Bang worked as a writer[6].
  • Anton Christian Bang worked as a politician[7].
  • Anton Christian Bang worked as a historian[8].
  • Anton Christian Bang's professions included theologian[9].
  • Anton Christian Bang held the position of Minister of Education and Church Affairs[15].
  • Anton Christian Bang held the position of Q76419138[16].
  • Anton Christian Bang held the position of bishop of Oslo[17].
  • Anton Christian Bang was employed by University of Oslo[18].
  • Anton Christian Bang's education included a stint at University of Oslo[19].
  • Anton Christian Bang received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[20].
  • Anton Christian Bang's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Anton Christian Bang is recorded as male[22].
  • Anton Christian Bang's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Anton Christian Bang was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[24].
  • Anton Christian Bang's Commons category is recorded as Anton Christian Bang[25].
  • Anton Christian Bang earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[26].
  • Anton Christian Bang's family name is recorded as Bang[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Christian Bang was born in Dønna Municipality[2]. He was born on September 18, 1840[3].

Education

Anton Christian Bang's education included a stint at University of Oslo[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], and theologian[9]. Anton Christian Bang was employed by University of Oslo[18]. Positions held include Minister of Education and Church Affairs[15], Q76419138[16], and bishop of Oslo[17].

Recognition

Anton Christian Bang received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[20].

Personal Life

Children include Ivar Bang[11], a physician[28], 1869–1918[29], of Norway[30]; Maia Bang[12], a violinist[31], 1879–1940[32], of Norway[33], awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[34]; and Gulla Grundt[13], a politician[35], 1871–1959[36], of Norway[37]. Anton Christian Bang's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[24].

Death and Burial

Anton Christian Bang died on December 29, 1913[5]. He died in Christiania[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Christian Bang ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Anton Christian Bang born?

Anton Christian Bang's place of birth was Dønna Municipality[2].

Where did Anton Christian Bang die?

Anton Christian Bang passed away in Christiania[4].

What did Anton Christian Bang do for work?

Anton Christian Bang worked as writer[6], politician[7], historian[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Anton Christian Bang go to school?

Anton Christian Bang was educated at University of Oslo[19].

What awards did Anton Christian Bang receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . nb.no. nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . nb.no. nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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