Erik Krag

Norwegian writer (1902–1987)
Person human Q4492627
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Erik Krag was born on January 1, 1902, in Copenhagen[1][2]. He died on January 1, 1987[1][2]. Krag worked as a linguist, professor, literary historian, translator, and philologist.

His field of expertise was Russian literature[3].

Erik Krag

Summary

Erik Krag is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1902[3]. He died on January 1, 1987[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], professor[6], literary historian[7], translator[8], and philologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Erik Krag…
  • Erik Krag was born on January 1, 1902[3].
  • Erik Krag was born on January 13, 1902[10].
  • Erik Krag died on January 1, 1987[4].
  • Erik Krag died on May 13, 1987[11].
  • Erik Krag's father was Thomas Krag[12].
  • Erik Krag's mother was Iben Nielsen[13].
  • A child of Erik Krag was Q131719096[14].
  • Erik Krag held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Erik Krag worked as a linguist[5].
  • Erik Krag's professions included professor[6].
  • Erik Krag's professions included literary historian[7].
  • Erik Krag's professions included translator[8].
  • Erik Krag's professions included philologist[9].
  • Erik Krag's field of work was Russian literature[16].
  • Among Erik Krag's employers was University of Oslo[17].
  • Erik Krag was educated at University of Oslo[18].
  • Erik Krag received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[19].
  • Erik Krag was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[20].
  • Erik Krag is recorded as male[21].
  • Erik Krag's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Erik Krag's family name is recorded as Krag[23].
  • Erik Krag's given name is recorded as Erik[24].
  • Erik Krag's sibling is recorded as Hans Krag[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Erik Krag… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1902[3] and January 13, 1902[10]. His father was Thomas Krag[12]. His mother was Iben Nielsen[13].

Education

Erik Krag was educated at University of Oslo[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], professor[6], literary historian[7], translator[8], and philologist[9]. Erik Krag's field of work was Russian literature[16]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[17].

Recognition

Erik Krag received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[19].

Personal Life

A child of Erik Krag was Q131719096[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1987[4] and May 13, 1987[11].

FAQs

Where was Erik Krag born?

Erik Krag was born in Copenhagen[2].

Who were Erik Krag's parents?

Erik Krag's father was Thomas Krag[12]. Erik Krag's mother was Iben Nielsen[13].

What did Erik Krag do for work?

Erik Krag worked as linguist[5], professor[6], literary historian[7], translator[8], and philologist[9].

Where did Erik Krag go to school?

Erik Krag was educated at University of Oslo[18].

What awards did Erik Krag receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Personal Authority Wikibase of the Czech Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BIBSYS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . BIBSYS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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