Egil A. Wyller

Norwegian philosopher (1925-2021)
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Egil A. Wyller

Summary

Egil A. Wyller is a human[1]. He was born in Stavanger[2]. He was born on January 1, 1925[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on March 6, 2021[5]. He worked as a professor of philosophy[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], translator[9], and classical philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stavanger[2], Egil A. Wyller…
  • Egil A. Wyller died in Oslo[4].
  • Egil A. Wyller was born on January 1, 1925[3].
  • Egil A. Wyller was born on April 24, 1925[12].
  • Egil A. Wyller died on March 6, 2021[5].
  • Egil A. Wyller's father was Trygve Wyller[13].
  • A child of Egil A. Wyller was Truls Wyller[14].
  • Egil A. Wyller held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Egil A. Wyller's professions included professor of philosophy[6].
  • Egil A. Wyller worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Egil A. Wyller worked as a historian[8].
  • Egil A. Wyller worked as a translator[9].
  • Egil A. Wyller's professions included classical philologist[10].
  • Egil A. Wyller's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Egil A. Wyller's field of work was history[17].
  • Egil A. Wyller's field of work was translating activity[18].
  • Among Egil A. Wyller's employers was Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo[19].
  • Egil A. Wyller's education included a stint at University of Oslo[20].
  • Egil A. Wyller received the Oslo City Culture Award[21].
  • Egil A. Wyller received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[22].
  • Egil A. Wyller received the Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[23].
  • Egil A. Wyller was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24].
  • Egil A. Wyller is recorded as male[25].
  • Egil A. Wyller's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Egil A. Wyller earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

Egil A. Wyller's place of birth was Stavanger[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1925[3] and April 24, 1925[12]. His father was Trygve Wyller[13].

Education

Egil A. Wyller was educated at University of Oslo[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor of philosophy[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], translator[9], and classical philologist[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[16], an academic discipline[28]; history[17]; and translating activity[18]. Among Egil A. Wyller's employers was Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Oslo City Culture Award[21], an award[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1966[31]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[23], a grade of an order[34], in Greece[35], founded in 1926[36].

Personal Life

A child of Egil A. Wyller was Truls Wyller[14].

Death and Burial

Egil A. Wyller died on March 6, 2021[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Egil A. Wyller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Egil A. Wyller born?

Egil A. Wyller was born in Stavanger[2].

Where did Egil A. Wyller die?

Egil A. Wyller died in Oslo[4].

Who were Egil A. Wyller's parents?

Egil A. Wyller's father was Trygve Wyller[13].

What did Egil A. Wyller do for work?

Egil A. Wyller worked as professor of philosophy[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], translator[9], and classical philologist[10].

Where did Egil A. Wyller go to school?

Egil A. Wyller was educated at University of Oslo[20].

What awards did Egil A. Wyller receive?

Honors received include Oslo City Culture Award[21], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[23].

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  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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