Geir Kjetsaa

Norwegian academic (1937-2008)
Person human Q5530182
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Geir Kjetsaa

Summary

Geir Kjetsaa is a human[1]. He was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on June 2, 1937[3]. He died in Hornnes[4]. He died on June 2, 2008[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], and slavist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Geir Kjetsaa was born in Oslo[2].
  • Geir Kjetsaa passed away in Hornnes[4].
  • Geir Kjetsaa was born on June 2, 1937[3].
  • Geir Kjetsaa was born on January 1, 1937[12].
  • Geir Kjetsaa died on June 2, 2008[5].
  • Geir Kjetsaa died on January 1, 2008[13].
  • Geir Kjetsaa held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's professions included linguist[6].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's professions included translator[7].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's professions included literary historian[8].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's professions included philologist[9].
  • Geir Kjetsaa worked as a slavist[10].
  • Geir Kjetsaa worked as a literary scholar[15].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's field of work was Slavic studies[16].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's field of work was literary studies[17].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's field of work was Russian literature[18].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's field of work was translating activity[19].
  • Geir Kjetsaa was employed by University of Oslo[20].
  • Geir Kjetsaa's education included a stint at University of Oslo[21].
  • Geir Kjetsaa received the Bastian Prize[22].
  • Geir Kjetsaa received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[23].
  • Geir Kjetsaa received the Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[24].
  • Geir Kjetsaa received the Gyldendal's Endowment[25].
  • Geir Kjetsaa received the Anders Jahre's Art and Culture Prize[26].
  • Geir Kjetsaa was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oslo[2], Geir Kjetsaa… Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1937[3] and January 1, 1937[12].

Education

Geir Kjetsaa was educated at University of Oslo[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], slavist[10], and literary scholar[15]. Fields of work include Slavic studies[16], an academic discipline[28]; literary studies[17], an academic discipline[29]; Russian literature[18], a sub-set of literature[30]; and translating activity[19]. Among Geir Kjetsaa's employers was University of Oslo[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Bastian Prize[22], an award[31], founded in 1951[32]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[23], a grade of an order[33], in Norway[34]; Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[24], a literary award[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1968[37]; Gyldendal's Endowment[25], a literary award[38], in Norway[39], founded in 1934[40], headquartered in Oslo Municipality[41]; and Anders Jahre's Art and Culture Prize[26], a cultural prize[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1990[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 2, 2008[5] and January 1, 2008[13]. Geir Kjetsaa died in Hornnes[4].

Why It Matters

Geir Kjetsaa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Geir Kjetsaa born?

Geir Kjetsaa's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Where did Geir Kjetsaa die?

Geir Kjetsaa died in Hornnes[4].

What did Geir Kjetsaa do for work?

Geir Kjetsaa worked as linguist[6], translator[7], literary historian[8], philologist[9], and slavist[10].

Where did Geir Kjetsaa go to school?

Geir Kjetsaa was educated at University of Oslo[21].

What awards did Geir Kjetsaa receive?

Honors received include Bastian Prize[22], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[23], Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award[24], and Gyldendal's Endowment[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . oversetterforeningen.no. oversetterforeningen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . gyldendal.no. gyldendal.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id pc00000002505213
    Given name Geir
    Field of work Slavic studies, literary studies, Russian literature +1
    Family name Kjetsaa
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