Erik Werenskiold

Summary

Erik Werenskiold is a human^[1]. He was born in Eidskog Municipality^[2]. He was born on February 11, 1855^[3]. He passed away in Oslo^[4]. He died on November 23, 1938^[5]. He worked as a lithographer^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], portrait painter^[9], and genre painter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Eidskog Municipality^[2], Erik Werenskiold…
• Erik Werenskiold died in Oslo^[4].
• Erik Werenskiold was born on February 11, 1855^[3].
• Erik Werenskiold died on November 23, 1938^[5].
• Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund^[12].
• Erik Werenskiold's father was Fredrik Daniel Werenskiold^[13].
• Erik Werenskiold was married to Sophie Werenskiold^[14].
• A child of Erik Werenskiold was Werner Werenskiold^[15].
• A child of Erik Werenskiold was Dagfin Werenskiold^[16].
• A child of Erik Werenskiold was Karen Inga (Basken) Werenskiold^[17].
• Erik Werenskiold held citizenship in Norway^[18].
• Erik Werenskiold worked as a lithographer^[6].
• Erik Werenskiold's professions included illustrator^[7].
• Erik Werenskiold worked as a painter^[8].
• Erik Werenskiold's professions included portrait painter^[9].
• Erik Werenskiold worked as a genre painter^[10].
• Erik Werenskiold's education included a stint at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry^[19].
• A notable student of Erik Werenskiold was Ragnhild Thrane^[20].
• Erik Werenskiold received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[21].
• Erik Werenskiold is recorded as male^[22].
• Erik Werenskiold's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Erik Werenskiold's genre is portrait^[24].
• Erik Werenskiold's genre is genre painting^[25].
• Erik Werenskiold's Commons category is recorded as Erik Werenskiold^[26].
• Erik Werenskiold's family name is recorded as Werenskiold^[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Werenskiold was born in Eidskog Municipality^[2]. He was born on February 11, 1855^[3]. His father was Fredrik Daniel Werenskiold^[13].

Education

Erik Werenskiold's education included a stint at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lithographer^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], portrait painter^[9], and genre painter^[10]. A notable student of Erik Werenskiold was Ragnhild Thrane^[20].

Recognition

Erik Werenskiold received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[21].

Personal Life

Among Erik Werenskiold's spouses was Sophie Werenskiold^[14]. Children include Werner Werenskiold^[15], a geologist^[28], 1883–1961^[29], of Norway^[30], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎^[31]; Dagfin Werenskiold^[16], an illustrator^[32], 1892–1977^[33], of Norway^[34], awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold^[35]; and Karen Inga (Basken) Werenskiold^[17], a physician^[36], 1889–1952^[37], of Norway^[38].

Death and Burial

Erik Werenskiold died on November 23, 1938^[5]. He passed away in Oslo^[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund^[12].

Why It Matters

Erik Werenskiold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Erik Werenskiold born?

Erik Werenskiold was born in Eidskog Municipality^[2].

Where did Erik Werenskiold die?

Erik Werenskiold died in Oslo^[4].

Who were Erik Werenskiold's parents?

Erik Werenskiold's father was Fredrik Daniel Werenskiold^[13].

Who was Erik Werenskiold married to?

Erik Werenskiold's spouses include Sophie Werenskiold^[14].

What did Erik Werenskiold do for work?

Erik Werenskiold worked as lithographer^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], portrait painter^[9], and genre painter^[10].

Where did Erik Werenskiold go to school?

Erik Werenskiold was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry^[19].

What awards did Erik Werenskiold receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[21].