Gunnar Østrem

Norwegian glaciologist
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Gunnar Østrem

Summary

Gunnar Østrem is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on March 25, 1922[3]. He died on January 12, 2020[4]. He worked as a glaciologist[5] and geographer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Gunnar Østrem was born in Oslo[2].
  • Gunnar Østrem was born on March 25, 1922[3].
  • Gunnar Østrem died on January 12, 2020[4].
  • Gunnar Østrem held citizenship in Norway[8].
  • Gunnar Østrem's professions included glaciologist[5].
  • Gunnar Østrem's professions included geographer[6].
  • Gunnar Østrem received the Hans Egede Medal[9].
  • Gunnar Østrem received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[10].
  • Gunnar Østrem is recorded as male[11].
  • Gunnar Østrem's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Gunnar Østrem's family name is recorded as Østrem[13].
  • Gunnar Østrem's given name is recorded as Gunnar[14].
  • Gunnar Østrem's subject has role is recorded as political prisoner[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oslo[2], Gunnar Østrem… he was born on March 25, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include glaciologist[5] and geographer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Hans Egede Medal[9], a science award[16], in Denmark[17] and King's Medal of Merit in Gold[10], a class of award[18], in Norway[19].

Death and Burial

Gunnar Østrem died on January 12, 2020[4].

Why It Matters

Gunnar Østrem is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Gunnar Østrem born?

Born in Oslo[2], Gunnar Østrem…

What did Gunnar Østrem do for work?

Gunnar Østrem worked as glaciologist[5] and geographer[6].

What awards did Gunnar Østrem receive?

Honors received include Hans Egede Medal[9] and King's Medal of Merit in Gold[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . igsoc.org. igsoc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . nve.no. nve.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . igsoc.org. igsoc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . igsoc.org. igsoc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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