Erik Olssen
New Zealand historian
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Summary
Erik Olssen was born on December 14, 1941[1], in Hamilton[2]. He died on July 29, 2026[3]. He worked as a historian[4], university teacher[5], and professor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Position held: professor emeritus[8], full professor[9]
- Employer: University of Otago[10]
- Educated at: University of Otago[11]
- Student: Stephen Clarke[12], Shelley Griffiths[13]
- Notable work: Q139749149[14]
- Award received: Te Rangi Hiroa Medal[15], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[16], Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[17], Fellow of the New Zealand Academy of the Humanities[18], James Cook Research Fellowship[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Doctoral student: Tom Brooking[21], Warwick Anthony Brunton[22], Margaret Tennant[23], Anthony Grigg[24], Anna K. C. Petersen[25]
- Commons category: Erik Olssen[26]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[27]
- Family name: Olssen[28]
- Given name: Erik[29], N.[30]
- Academic thesis: John Alexander Lee : the stormy petrel: his ideas, their inspiration and influence and his attempts to translate his ideas into legislation.[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NZThesisProject[32]
Why It Matters
Erik Olssen is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Erik Olssen born?
Erik Olssen was born in Hamilton[2].
What did Erik Olssen do for work?
Erik Olssen worked as a historian[4], university teacher[5], and professor[6].
Where did Erik Olssen go to school?
Erik Olssen was educated at University of Otago[11].
What awards did Erik Olssen receive?
Honors received include Te Rangi Hiroa Medal[15], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[16], Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[17], and Fellow of the New Zealand Academy of the Humanities[18].