Georg Morgenstierne

Norwegian linguist (1892–1978)
Person human Q1506289
Georg Morgenstierne
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Georg Morgenstierne

Summary

Georg Morgenstierne is a human[1]. He was born in Christiania[2]. He was born on January 3, 1892[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on March 3, 1978[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georg Morgenstierne's place of birth was Christiania[2].
  • Georg Morgenstierne died in Oslo[4].
  • Georg Morgenstierne was born on January 3, 1892[3].
  • Georg Morgenstierne died on March 3, 1978[5].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's father was Bredo Henrik von Munthe af Morgenstierne[10].
  • Georg Morgenstierne held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Georg Morgenstierne worked as a linguist[6].
  • Georg Morgenstierne worked as a writer[7].
  • Georg Morgenstierne worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's field of work was Indo-Iranian[12].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's field of work was linguistics[13].
  • Georg Morgenstierne was employed by University of Gothenburg[14].
  • Georg Morgenstierne was educated at University of Oslo[15].
  • Georg Morgenstierne received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].
  • Georg Morgenstierne was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Georg Morgenstierne was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[18].
  • Georg Morgenstierne is recorded as male[19].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's family is recorded as Munthe af Morgenstierne[21].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's Commons category is recorded as Georg Morgenstierne[22].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's family name is recorded as von Munthe af Morgenstierne[23].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's given name is recorded as Georg[24].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's Commons Creator page is recorded as Georg Morgenstierne[26].
  • Georg Morgenstierne's subject has role is recorded as political prisoner[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Morgenstierne was born in Christiania[2]. He was born on January 3, 1892[3]. His father was Bredo Henrik von Munthe af Morgenstierne[10].

Education

Georg Morgenstierne was educated at University of Oslo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include Indo-Iranian[12], a language family[28] and linguistics[13], an academic discipline[29]. Georg Morgenstierne was employed by University of Gothenburg[14].

Recognition

Georg Morgenstierne received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

Death and Burial

Georg Morgenstierne died on March 3, 1978[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Georg Morgenstierne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Georg Morgenstierne born?

Georg Morgenstierne was born in Christiania[2].

Where did Georg Morgenstierne die?

Georg Morgenstierne died in Oslo[4].

Who were Georg Morgenstierne's parents?

Georg Morgenstierne's father was Bredo Henrik von Munthe af Morgenstierne[10].

What did Georg Morgenstierne do for work?

Georg Morgenstierne worked as linguist[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Georg Morgenstierne go to school?

Georg Morgenstierne was educated at University of Oslo[15].

What awards did Georg Morgenstierne receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . historical register of persons. histreg.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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