Haakon Shetelig

Norwegian archaeologist (1877–1955)
Person human Q1378509
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Haakon Shetelig

Summary

Haakon Shetelig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on June 25, 1877[3]. He died on July 22, 1955[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], and runologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Haakon Shetelig's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Haakon Shetelig was born on June 25, 1877[3].
  • Haakon Shetelig died on July 22, 1955[4].
  • A child of Haakon Shetelig was Kari Shetelig Hovland[11].
  • Haakon Shetelig held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Haakon Shetelig's professions included anthropologist[5].
  • Haakon Shetelig's professions included art historian[6].
  • Haakon Shetelig worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Haakon Shetelig's professions included professor[8].
  • Haakon Shetelig's professions included runologist[9].
  • Haakon Shetelig was educated at University of Oslo[13].
  • Haakon Shetelig received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[14].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[16].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[17].
  • Haakon Shetelig is recorded as male[18].
  • Haakon Shetelig's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Haakon Shetelig's Commons category is recorded as Haakon Shetelig[20].
  • Haakon Shetelig's family name is recorded as Shetelig[21].
  • Haakon Shetelig's given name is recorded as Haakon[22].
  • Haakon Shetelig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[23].
  • Haakon Shetelig's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Haakon Shetelig'}[24].
  • Haakon Shetelig's sibling is recorded as Jakob Schetelig[25].

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Origins and Family

Haakon Shetelig was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on June 25, 1877[3].

Education

Haakon Shetelig's education included a stint at University of Oslo[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], and runologist[9].

Recognition

Haakon Shetelig received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[14].

Personal Life

A child of Haakon Shetelig was Kari Shetelig Hovland[11].

Death and Burial

Haakon Shetelig died on July 22, 1955[4].

Why It Matters

Haakon Shetelig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Haakon Shetelig born?

Born in Oslo[2], Haakon Shetelig…

What did Haakon Shetelig do for work?

Haakon Shetelig worked as anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], and runologist[9].

Where did Haakon Shetelig go to school?

Haakon Shetelig was educated at University of Oslo[13].

What awards did Haakon Shetelig receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist +2
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