Anton Wilhelm Brøgger

Norwegian archaeologist and politician (1884–1951)
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Anton Wilhelm Brøgger

Summary

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on October 11, 1884[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on August 29, 1951[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], professor[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Anton Wilhelm Brøgger…
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger died in Oslo[4].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was born on October 11, 1884[3].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was born on August 11, 1884[12].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger died on August 29, 1951[5].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's father was Waldemar Christofer Brøgger[13].
  • A child of Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was Niels Christian Brøgger[14].
  • A child of Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was Waldemar Christoffer Brøgger[15].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger held citizenship in Norway[16].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's professions included prehistorian[8].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger worked as a professor[9].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's professions included politician[10].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger held the position of party leader[18].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was employed by University of Oslo[19].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's education included a stint at University of Oslo[20].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[21].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[22].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[24].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was a member of Norwegian Association for Women's Rights[25].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger is recorded as male[26].
  • Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was born in Stockholm[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 11, 1884[3] and August 11, 1884[12]. His father was Waldemar Christofer Brøgger[13].

Education

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was educated at University of Oslo[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], professor[9], and politician[10]. Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was employed by University of Oslo[19]. Positions held include deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[17], a position[29], in Norway[30] and party leader[18], a position[31].

Recognition

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[21].

Personal Life

Children include Niels Christian Brøgger[14], a journalist[32], 1914–1966[33], of Norway[34] and Waldemar Christoffer Brøgger[15], a translator[35], 1911–1991[36], of Norway[37]. Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party[38].

Death and Burial

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger died on August 29, 1951[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Anton Wilhelm Brøgger born?

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Anton Wilhelm Brøgger die?

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger died in Oslo[4].

Who were Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's parents?

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger's father was Waldemar Christofer Brøgger[13].

What did Anton Wilhelm Brøgger do for work?

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], professor[9], and politician[10].

Where did Anton Wilhelm Brøgger go to school?

Anton Wilhelm Brøgger was educated at University of Oslo[20].

What awards did Anton Wilhelm Brøgger receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915-1945. B. 2 : De enkelte storting. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [28] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915–1945. B. 1 : Biografier : med tillegg til Tallak Lindstøl: Stortinget og Statsraadet 1814–1914. wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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