Halfdan Hegtun

Norwegian journalist and politician (1918-2012)
Person human Q2476272
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Halfdan Hegtun

Summary

Halfdan Hegtun is a human[1]. Born in Raufoss[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1918[3]. He died on December 25, 2012[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Halfdan Hegtun's place of birth was Raufoss[2].
  • Halfdan Hegtun was born on October 8, 1918[3].
  • Halfdan Hegtun died on December 25, 2012[4].
  • A child of Halfdan Hegtun was Halvor Hegtun[9].
  • Halfdan Hegtun held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's professions included politician[5].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's professions included journalist[6].
  • Halfdan Hegtun worked as a writer[7].
  • Halfdan Hegtun held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[11].
  • Halfdan Hegtun held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12].
  • Halfdan Hegtun held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[13].
  • Halfdan Hegtun held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[14].
  • Halfdan Hegtun received the King's Medal of Merit[15].
  • Halfdan Hegtun was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[16].
  • Halfdan Hegtun is recorded as male[17].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Halfdan Hegtun was affiliated with the Liberal Party[19].
  • Halfdan Hegtun was affiliated with the Liberal People's Party[20].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's Commons category is recorded as Halfdan Hegtun[21].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's family name is recorded as Hegtun[22].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's given name is recorded as Halfdan[23].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's work location is recorded as Oslo[24].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Halfdan Hegtun's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nb', 'text': 'Halfdan Hegtun'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Halfdan Hegtun was born in Raufoss[2]. He was born on October 8, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], journalist[6], and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[11], a position[27], in Norway[28] and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12], a position[29].

Recognition

Halfdan Hegtun received the King's Medal of Merit[15].

Personal Life

A child of Halfdan Hegtun was Halvor Hegtun[9]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[19], a political party[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1884[32], headquartered in Venstres Hus[33] and Liberal People's Party[20], a political party[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1972[36].

Death and Burial

Halfdan Hegtun died on December 25, 2012[4].

Why It Matters

Halfdan Hegtun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Halfdan Hegtun born?

Born in Raufoss[2], Halfdan Hegtun…

What did Halfdan Hegtun do for work?

Halfdan Hegtun worked as politician[5], journalist[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Halfdan Hegtun receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . stortinget.no. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . assembly.coe.int. assembly.coe.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . stortinget.no. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . stortinget.no. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . pace.coe.int. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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