Francis Bull

Norwegian historian (1887–1974)
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Francis Bull

Summary

Francis Bull is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on October 4, 1887[3]. He died in Hørsholm[4]. He died on July 4, 1974[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], professor[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], and performing artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francis Bull's place of birth was Christiania[2].
  • Francis Bull was born in Oslo Municipality[12].
  • Francis Bull died in Hørsholm[4].
  • Francis Bull was born on October 4, 1887[3].
  • Francis Bull died on July 4, 1974[5].
  • Francis Bull is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].
  • Francis Bull's father was Edvard Isak Hambro Bull[14].
  • Francis Bull held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Francis Bull worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Francis Bull's professions included professor[7].
  • Francis Bull worked as a historian[8].
  • Francis Bull's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Francis Bull's professions included performing artist[10].
  • Among Francis Bull's employers was University of Oslo[16].
  • Francis Bull was educated at University of Oslo[17].
  • Francis Bull received the Oslo City Culture Award[18].
  • Francis Bull received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19].
  • Francis Bull received the Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[20].
  • Francis Bull received the honorary doctor of the Aarhus University[21].
  • Francis Bull received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[22].
  • Francis Bull received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[23].
  • Francis Bull was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24].
  • Francis Bull was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25].
  • Francis Bull was a member of Norwegian Academy[26].
  • Francis Bull was a member of Norwegian Association for Women's Rights[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Christiania[2], a toponym[28], in Norway[29] and Oslo Municipality[12], a municipality of Norway[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1838[32]. Francis Bull was born on October 4, 1887[3]. His father was Edvard Isak Hambro Bull[14].

Education

Francis Bull was educated at University of Oslo[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], professor[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], and performing artist[10]. Francis Bull was employed by University of Oslo[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Oslo City Culture Award[18], an award[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1966[35]; Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19], a science award[36], in Norway[37]; Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[20], an award[38], in Norway[39], founded in 1960[40]; honorary doctor of the Aarhus University[21], an award[41], in Denmark[42]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], a grade of an order[43], in Norway[44]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[23], a grade of an order[45], in Norway[46].

Death and Burial

Francis Bull died on July 4, 1974[5]. He died in Hørsholm[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].

Why It Matters

Francis Bull ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Francis Bull born?

Born in Christiania[2], Francis Bull…

Where did Francis Bull die?

Francis Bull passed away in Hørsholm[4].

Who were Francis Bull's parents?

Francis Bull's father was Edvard Isak Hambro Bull[14].

What did Francis Bull do for work?

Francis Bull worked as literary historian[6], professor[7], historian[8], literary critic[9], and performing artist[10].

Where did Francis Bull go to school?

Francis Bull was educated at University of Oslo[17].

What awards did Francis Bull receive?

Honors received include Oslo City Culture Award[18], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19], Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[20], and honorary doctor of the Aarhus University[21].

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  17. [21] . Æresdoktorer proklameret af Aarhus Universitet. Retrieved . au.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation literary historian, professor, historian +2
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  2. 23d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Bull-8227
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  3. 23d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian
    Employer University of Oslo
    Instance of human
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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