Edvard Sverdrup

Norwegian theologian (1861-1923)
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Edvard Sverdrup

Summary

Edvard Sverdrup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Balestrand Municipality[2]. He was born on June 22, 1861[3]. He died on January 21, 1923[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and Lutheran pastor[6].

Key Facts

  • Edvard Sverdrup's place of birth was Balestrand Municipality[2].
  • Edvard Sverdrup was born on June 22, 1861[3].
  • Edvard Sverdrup died on January 21, 1923[4].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's father was Harald Ulrik Sverdrup[7].
  • Edvard Sverdrup was married to Marie Sverdrup[8].
  • Edvard Sverdrup was married to Agnes Sverdrup[9].
  • A child of Edvard Sverdrup was Leif J. Sverdrup[10].
  • A child of Edvard Sverdrup was Harald Sverdrup[11].
  • A child of Edvard Sverdrup was Mimi Sverdrup Lunden[12].
  • A child of Edvard Sverdrup was Einar Sverdrup[13].
  • Edvard Sverdrup held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Edvard Sverdrup worked as a theologian[5].
  • Edvard Sverdrup worked as a Lutheran pastor[6].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[15].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Edvard Sverdrup is recorded as male[17].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's family name is recorded as Sverdrup[19].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's given name is recorded as Edvard[20].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's sibling is recorded as Jakob Sverdrup[21].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's sibling is recorded as Georg Sverdrup[22].
  • Edvard Sverdrup's sibling is recorded as Hersleb Sverdrup[23].

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Origins and Family

Edvard Sverdrup was born in Balestrand Municipality[2]. He was born on June 22, 1861[3]. His father was Harald Ulrik Sverdrup[7].

Education

Edvard Sverdrup was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5] and Lutheran pastor[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marie Sverdrup[8] and Agnes Sverdrup[9]. Children include Leif J. Sverdrup[10], a civil engineer[24], 1898–1976[25], of United States[26], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27]; Harald Sverdrup[11], an oceanographer[28], 1888–1957[29], of Norway[30], awarded the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[31], specialised in physical oceanography[32]; Mimi Sverdrup Lunden[12], a translator[33], 1894–1955[34], of Norway[35]; and Einar Sverdrup[13], an engineer[36], 1895–1942[37], of Norway[38], awarded the War Cross[39]. Edvard Sverdrup's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

Edvard Sverdrup died on January 21, 1923[4].

FAQs

Where was Edvard Sverdrup born?

Edvard Sverdrup's place of birth was Balestrand Municipality[2].

Who were Edvard Sverdrup's parents?

Edvard Sverdrup's father was Harald Ulrik Sverdrup[7].

Who was Edvard Sverdrup married to?

Edvard Sverdrup's spouses include Marie Sverdrup[8] and Agnes Sverdrup[9].

What did Edvard Sverdrup do for work?

Edvard Sverdrup worked as theologian[5] and Lutheran pastor[6].

Where did Edvard Sverdrup go to school?

Edvard Sverdrup was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1910 census of Norway. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . 1910 census of Norway. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Bergens Tidende. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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