Gerhard Fischer

architect and archaeologist from Norway
Person human Q5731508
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Gerhard Fischer

Summary

Gerhard Fischer is a human[1]. Born in Bergen[2], he… he was born on +1890-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on +1977-09-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Fischer's place of birth was Bergen[2].
  • Gerhard Fischer died in Oslo[4].
  • Gerhard Fischer was born on +1890-07-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerhard Fischer died on +1977-09-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gerhard Fischer's father was Adolph Fischer[9].
  • Among Gerhard Fischer's spouses was Dorothea Stoud Fischer[10].
  • Gerhard Fischer held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Gerhard Fischer worked as an architect[6].
  • Gerhard Fischer worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Gerhard Fischer's field of work was architecture[12].
  • Gerhard Fischer's field of work was archaeology[13].
  • Gerhard Fischer's field of work was medieval archaeology[14].
  • Gerhard Fischer was employed by Norges Statsbaner[15].
  • Gerhard Fischer's education included a stint at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16].
  • Gerhard Fischer was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Medal of St. Hallvard[18].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[20].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Oslo City Culture Award[21].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[22].
  • Gerhard Fischer received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[23].
  • Gerhard Fischer was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24].
  • Gerhard Fischer was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[25].
  • Gerhard Fischer was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[26].
  • Gerhard Fischer's image is recorded as Gerhard Fischer (ca 1967).jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard Fischer was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on +1890-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Adolph Fischer[9].

Education

Educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16], an educational institution[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1818[30] and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17], an art academy[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1754[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and archaeologist[7]. Fields of work include architecture[12], an academic discipline[34]; archaeology[13], an academic discipline[35]; and medieval archaeology[14], an archaeological sub-discipline[36]. Among Gerhard Fischer's employers was Norges Statsbaner[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of St. Hallvard[18], a medallion[37], in Norway[38]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[39], in Norway[40]; Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[20], a science award[41], in Norway[42]; Oslo City Culture Award[21], an award[43], in Norway[44], founded in 1966[45]; Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[22], an award[46], founded in 1951[47]; and Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[23], a science award[48], in Norway[49].

Personal Life

Among Gerhard Fischer's spouses was Dorothea Stoud Fischer[10].

Death and Burial

Gerhard Fischer died on +1977-09-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Fischer born?

Gerhard Fischer's place of birth was Bergen[2].

Where did Gerhard Fischer die?

Gerhard Fischer died in Oslo[4].

Who were Gerhard Fischer's parents?

Gerhard Fischer's father was Adolph Fischer[9].

Who was Gerhard Fischer married to?

Gerhard Fischer's spouses include Dorothea Stoud Fischer[10].

What did Gerhard Fischer do for work?

Gerhard Fischer worked as architect[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Gerhard Fischer go to school?

Gerhard Fischer was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[16] and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17].

What awards did Gerhard Fischer receive?

Honors received include Medal of St. Hallvard[18], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence[20], and Oslo City Culture Award[21].

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  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] . oslobyleksikon.no. oslobyleksikon.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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