Eiliv Skard

Norwegian philologist (1898–1978)
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Summary

Eiliv Skard was born on October 19, 1898[1], in Levanger Municipality[2]. He died on September 30, 1978[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], classical philologist[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Oslo Municipality[10]
  • Date of birth: 1898[11]
  • Date of death: 1978[12]
  • Father: Matias Skard[13]
  • Mother: Gyda Benedikte Skard[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[16]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[17]
  • Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Residence: Oslo Municipality[20]
  • Family name: Skard[21]
  • Given name: Eiliv[22]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[23], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[25], Nynorsk[26]
  • Place of detention: Berg concentration camp[27], Bredtveit prison[28], Q140459443[29], Grini detention camp[30]
  • Sibling: Bjarne Skard[31], Sigmund Skard[32], Olav Skard[33], Vemund Skard[34], Torfinn Skard[35]
  • Writing language: Nynorsk[36]

FAQs

Where was Eiliv Skard born?

Eiliv Skard was born in Levanger Municipality[2].

Where did Eiliv Skard die?

Eiliv Skard passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Eiliv Skard's parents?

Eiliv Skard's father was Matias Skard[13]. Eiliv Skard's mother was Gyda Benedikte Skard[14].

What did Eiliv Skard do for work?

Eiliv Skard worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], classical philologist[7], and professor[8].

Where did Eiliv Skard go to school?

Eiliv Skard was educated at University of Oslo[17].

What awards did Eiliv Skard receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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