Axel Heiberg

Norwegian businessman and diplomat (1848–1932)
Person human Q2665364
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Axel Heiberg

Summary

Axel Heiberg is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1848[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on September 4, 1932[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Christiania[2], Axel Heiberg…
  • Axel Heiberg's place of birth was Oslo[10].
  • Axel Heiberg died in Oslo[4].
  • Axel Heiberg was born on March 16, 1848[3].
  • Axel Heiberg was born on March 16, 1846[11].
  • Axel Heiberg died on September 4, 1932[5].
  • Axel Heiberg is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
  • Axel Heiberg's father was Johan Fritzner Heiberg[13].
  • Axel Heiberg's mother was Emma Wilhelmine Munch[14].
  • A child of Axel Heiberg was Emma Stang[15].
  • A child of Axel Heiberg was Thorvald Meyer Heiberg[16].
  • Axel Heiberg held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Axel Heiberg worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Axel Heiberg worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Axel Heiberg's professions included farmer[8].
  • Axel Heiberg received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Axel Heiberg received the Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[19].
  • Axel Heiberg was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[20].
  • Axel Heiberg is recorded as male[21].
  • Axel Heiberg's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Axel Heiberg's residence is recorded as Oslo[23].
  • Axel Heiberg's family name is recorded as Heiberg[24].
  • Axel Heiberg's given name is recorded as Axel[25].
  • Axel Heiberg's described by source is recorded as Q140968171[26].
  • Axel Heiberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Christiania[2], a toponym[28], in Norway[29] and Oslo[10], a big city[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1048[32]. Recorded date of birth include March 16, 1848[3] and March 16, 1846[11]. Axel Heiberg's father was Johan Fritzner Heiberg[13]. His mother was Emma Wilhelmine Munch[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[33], in Norway[34] and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[19], a medallion[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1819[37].

Personal Life

Children include Emma Stang[15], 1874–1927[38], of Norway[39] and Thorvald Meyer Heiberg[16], a landlord[40], 1875–1962[41], of Norway[42].

Death and Burial

Axel Heiberg died on September 4, 1932[5]. He died in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Axel Heiberg include Axel Heiberg Island[43], an island[44], in Canada[45]; Axel Heiberg Glacier[46], a glacier[47]; and Heiberg Islands[48], an island group[49], in Russia[50].

Why It Matters

Axel Heiberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Axel Heiberg Island[43], an island[44], in Canada[45]; Axel Heiberg Glacier[46], a glacier[47]; and Heiberg Islands[48], an island group[49], in Russia[50].

FAQs

Where was Axel Heiberg born?

Axel Heiberg was born in Christiania[2].

Where did Axel Heiberg die?

Axel Heiberg passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Axel Heiberg's parents?

Axel Heiberg's father was Johan Fritzner Heiberg[13]. Axel Heiberg's mother was Emma Wilhelmine Munch[14].

What did Axel Heiberg do for work?

Axel Heiberg worked as entrepreneur[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8].

What awards did Axel Heiberg receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18] and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[19].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Andre Engels · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 27d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Award received Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Medal for Outstanding Civic Service
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