Ernst Sars

Norwegian historian and politician (1835-1917)
Person human Q954705
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Ernst Sars

Summary

Ernst Sars is a human[1]. He was born in Florø[2]. He was born on October 11, 1835[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on January 27, 1917[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Sars's place of birth was Florø[2].
  • Ernst Sars passed away in Christiania[4].
  • Ernst Sars was born on October 11, 1835[3].
  • Ernst Sars died on January 27, 1917[5].
  • Ernst Sars is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].
  • Ernst Sars's father was Michael Sars[11].
  • Ernst Sars's mother was Maren Sars[12].
  • Ernst Sars held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Ernst Sars's professions included historian[6].
  • Ernst Sars's professions included politician[7].
  • Ernst Sars worked as a professor[8].
  • Among Ernst Sars's employers was University of Oslo[14].
  • Ernst Sars was educated at University of Oslo[15].
  • Ernst Sars's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[16].
  • Ernst Sars received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[17].
  • Ernst Sars is recorded as male[18].
  • Ernst Sars's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ernst Sars was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • Ernst Sars's Commons category is recorded as Johan Ernst Sars[21].
  • Ernst Sars's family name is recorded as Sars[22].
  • Ernst Sars's given name is recorded as Ernst[23].
  • Ernst Sars's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Ernst Sars's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Ernst Sars's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].
  • Ernst Sars's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ernst Sars[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Sars's place of birth was Florø[2]. He was born on October 11, 1835[3]. His father was Michael Sars[11]. His mother was Maren Sars[12].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[15], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Bergen Cathedral School[16], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], and professor[8]. Ernst Sars was employed by University of Oslo[14].

Recognition

Ernst Sars received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[17].

Personal Life

Ernst Sars was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

Ernst Sars died on January 27, 1917[5]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].

Why It Matters

Ernst Sars ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Sars born?

Ernst Sars was born in Florø[2].

Where did Ernst Sars die?

Ernst Sars passed away in Christiania[4].

Who were Ernst Sars's parents?

Ernst Sars's father was Michael Sars[11]. Ernst Sars's mother was Maren Sars[12].

What did Ernst Sars do for work?

Ernst Sars worked as historian[6], politician[7], and professor[8].

Where did Ernst Sars go to school?

Ernst Sars was educated at University of Oslo[15] and Bergen Cathedral School[16].

What awards did Ernst Sars receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . begravdeioslo.no. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . nb.no. nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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