Eivind Berggrav

Norwegian bishop
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Eivind Berggrav

Summary

Eivind Berggrav is a human[1]. He was born in Stavanger[2]. He was born on October 25, 1884[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on January 14, 1959[5]. He worked as an editing staff[6], translator[7], writer[8], Bible translator[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eivind Berggrav's place of birth was Stavanger[2].
  • Eivind Berggrav passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Eivind Berggrav was born on October 25, 1884[3].
  • Eivind Berggrav died on January 14, 1959[5].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
  • Eivind Berggrav's father was Otto Jensen[13].
  • Eivind Berggrav was married to Kathrine Seip[14].
  • A child of Eivind Berggrav was Dag Berggrav[15].
  • Eivind Berggrav held citizenship in Norway[16].
  • Eivind Berggrav worked as an editing staff[6].
  • Eivind Berggrav's professions included translator[7].
  • Eivind Berggrav worked as a writer[8].
  • Eivind Berggrav worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Eivind Berggrav's professions included theologian[10].
  • Eivind Berggrav's professions included Lutheran pastor[17].
  • Eivind Berggrav held the position of Preses[18].
  • Eivind Berggrav held the position of bishop of Oslo[19].
  • Eivind Berggrav held the position of Q115862590[20].
  • Eivind Berggrav's education included a stint at University of Oslo[21].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Medal of Freedom[23].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[26].
  • Eivind Berggrav received the Goethe Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Eivind Berggrav's place of birth was Stavanger[2]. He was born on October 25, 1884[3]. His father was Otto Jensen[13].

Education

Eivind Berggrav was educated at University of Oslo[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editing staff[6], translator[7], writer[8], Bible translator[9], theologian[10], and Lutheran pastor[17]. Positions held include Preses[18], a position[28], in Norway[29]; bishop of Oslo[19]; and Q115862590[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], a grade of an order[30], in Norway[31]; Medal of Freedom[23], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1945[34]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24], a grade of an order[35], in Sweden[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1942[39]; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[26], a grade of an order[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1892[42]; and Goethe Prize[27], a literary award[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1927[45].

Personal Life

Eivind Berggrav was married to Kathrine Seip[14]. A child of him was Dag Berggrav[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[46].

Death and Burial

Eivind Berggrav died on January 14, 1959[5]. He died in Oslo[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].

Why It Matters

Eivind Berggrav ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Eivind Berggrav born?

Eivind Berggrav's place of birth was Stavanger[2].

Where did Eivind Berggrav die?

Eivind Berggrav died in Oslo[4].

Who were Eivind Berggrav's parents?

Eivind Berggrav's father was Otto Jensen[13].

Who was Eivind Berggrav married to?

Eivind Berggrav's spouses include Kathrine Seip[14].

What did Eivind Berggrav do for work?

Eivind Berggrav worked as editing staff[6], translator[7], writer[8], Bible translator[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Eivind Berggrav go to school?

Eivind Berggrav was educated at University of Oslo[21].

What awards did Eivind Berggrav receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], Medal of Freedom[23], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  7. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . Begravde i Oslo. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [46] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Kathrine Seip
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Place of death Oslo
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