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 has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Haakon Shetelig's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Haakon Shetelig's place of birth was Oslo Municipality[11].
  • 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[12].
  • Haakon Shetelig held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • 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 worked as a conservator[14].
  • Haakon Shetelig's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Haakon Shetelig received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[17].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[18].
  • Haakon Shetelig was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[19].
  • Haakon Shetelig is recorded as male[20].
  • Haakon Shetelig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Haakon Shetelig's Commons category is recorded as Haakon Shetelig[22].
  • Haakon Shetelig's residence is recorded as Bergen Municipality[23].
  • Haakon Shetelig's family name is recorded as Shetelig[24].
  • Haakon Shetelig's given name is recorded as Haakon[25].
  • Haakon Shetelig's described by source is recorded as Q116057105[26].
  • Haakon Shetelig's described by source is recorded as Q140968171[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Oslo[2], a big city[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1048[30] and Oslo Municipality[11], a municipality of Norway[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1838[33]. Haakon Shetelig was born on June 25, 1877[3].

Education

Haakon Shetelig was educated at University of Oslo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], runologist[9], and conservator[14].

Recognition

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

Personal Life

A child of Haakon Shetelig was Kari Shetelig Hovland[12].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Haakon Shetelig has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

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[15].

What awards did Haakon Shetelig receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q140968171. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Q116057105. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Q116057105. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Schetelig-2
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  5. 6w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Schetelig-2
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P2949]]: Schetelig-6"
  6. 7w ago · Jssfrk · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Runeberg author id → shetehaa
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P3154]]: shetehaa, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/151812867|Haakon Shetelig (#151812867)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/837|Runeberg author]"
  7. 8w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Q116057105, Q140968171
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  8. 8w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Oslo, Oslo Municipality
    Residence → Bergen Municipality
    Described by source → Q116057105, Q140968171
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-and-other-short:0||nb */ hvem er hvem 1948 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/13e74922d5c|details]])"
  9. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/34190|batch #34190]]: add P1810 to P8034"
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