Halvdan Koht
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Summary
Halvdan Koht was born on July 7, 1873[1], in Tromsø Municipality[2]. He died on December 12, 1965[3], in Lysaker[4]. He worked as a historian[5], politician[6], literary historian[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nordre gravlund[11]
- Father: Paul Koht[12]
- Mother: Betty Koht[13]
- Spouse: Karen Grude Koht[14]
- Child: Åse Gruda Skard[15], Paul Koht[16]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[17]
- Occupation: biographer[18]
- Position held: Foreign Minister of Norway[19]
- Employer: University of Oslo[20]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[21]
- Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[22], Gunnerus Medal[23]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24], Polish Academy of Sciences[25], Norges Fredslag[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[28], Norwegian Labour Party[29]
- Commons category: Halvdan Koht[30]
- Residence: Lysaker[31], Bærum Municipality[32]
- Family name: Koht[33]
- Given name: Halvdan[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[36], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[38], Nynorsk[39]
- Name in native language: Halvdan Koht[40]
- Interested in: history[41]
- Sibling: Ragnvald Koht[42]
Why It Matters
Halvdan Koht has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Halvdan Koht born?
Halvdan Koht's place of birth was Tromsø Municipality[2].
Where did Halvdan Koht die?
Halvdan Koht died in Lysaker[4].
Who were Halvdan Koht's parents?
Halvdan Koht's father was Paul Koht[12]. Halvdan Koht's mother was Betty Koht[13].
Who was Halvdan Koht married to?
Halvdan Koht's spouses include Karen Grude Koht[14].
What did Halvdan Koht do for work?
Halvdan Koht worked as a historian[5], politician[6], literary historian[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Halvdan Koht go to school?
Halvdan Koht was educated at University of Oslo[21].
What awards did Halvdan Koht receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[22] and Gunnerus Medal[23].