Edvard Beyer

Norwegian historian (1920–2003)
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Edvard Beyer

Summary

Edvard Beyer is a human[1]. He was born in Haugesund Municipality[2]. He was born on October 6, 1920[3]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4]. He died on November 10, 2003[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edvard Beyer's place of birth was Haugesund Municipality[2].
  • Edvard Beyer died in Bærum Municipality[4].
  • Edvard Beyer was born on October 6, 1920[3].
  • Edvard Beyer died on November 10, 2003[5].
  • Edvard Beyer's father was Harald Beyer[12].
  • Edvard Beyer held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Edvard Beyer worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Edvard Beyer worked as a historian[7].
  • Edvard Beyer worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Edvard Beyer worked as a philologist[9].
  • Edvard Beyer's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Edvard Beyer's field of work was Norwegian literature[14].
  • Among Edvard Beyer's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Edvard Beyer was employed by University of Bergen[16].
  • Edvard Beyer received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17].
  • Edvard Beyer was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[18].
  • Edvard Beyer was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[19].
  • Edvard Beyer is recorded as male[20].
  • Edvard Beyer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edvard Beyer's family name is recorded as Beyer[22].
  • Edvard Beyer's given name is recorded as Edvard[23].
  • Edvard Beyer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[24].
  • Edvard Beyer's sibling is recorded as Fredrik Beyer[25].

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Origins and Family

Edvard Beyer was born in Haugesund Municipality[2]. He was born on October 6, 1920[3]. His father was Harald Beyer[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. Edvard Beyer's field of work was Norwegian literature[14]. Employers include University of Oslo[15], a public university[26], in Norway[27], founded in 1811[28], headquartered in Blindern[29] and University of Bergen[16], a university[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1946[32], headquartered in Bergen[33].

Recognition

Edvard Beyer received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17].

Death and Burial

Edvard Beyer died on November 10, 2003[5]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Edvard Beyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Edvard Beyer born?

Edvard Beyer's place of birth was Haugesund Municipality[2].

Where did Edvard Beyer die?

Edvard Beyer died in Bærum Municipality[4].

Who were Edvard Beyer's parents?

Edvard Beyer's father was Harald Beyer[12].

What did Edvard Beyer do for work?

Edvard Beyer worked as literary historian[6], historian[7], literary critic[8], philologist[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Edvard Beyer receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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