Hans Olav Lahlum

Norwegian chess player
Person human Q3126992
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Hans Olav Lahlum

Summary

Hans Olav Lahlum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mo i Rana[2]. He was born on September 12, 1973[3]. He worked as a crime fiction writer[4], politician[5], historian[6], chess player[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hans Olav Lahlum was born in Mo i Rana[2].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum was born on September 12, 1973[3].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's professions included crime fiction writer[4].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's professions included politician[5].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's professions included historian[6].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum worked as a chess player[7].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's professions included journalist[8].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's professions included biographer[11].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[12].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's education included a stint at University of Oslo[13].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum received the Q109084329[14].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum is recorded as male[15].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum was affiliated with the Socialist Left Party[17].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's Commons category is recorded as Hans Olav Lahlum[18].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's unmarried partner is recorded as Silje Osnes Ulstein[19].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's sport is recorded as chess[20].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's family name is recorded as Lahlum[21].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's given name is recorded as Hans[22].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's given name is recorded as Olav[23].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Hans Olav Lahlum[24].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's Commons gallery is recorded as Hans Olav Lahlum[25].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2193'}[26].
  • Hans Olav Lahlum's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2182'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mo i Rana[2], Hans Olav Lahlum… he was born on September 12, 1973[3].

Education

Hans Olav Lahlum's education included a stint at University of Oslo[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include crime fiction writer[4], politician[5], historian[6], chess player[7], journalist[8], and biographer[11]. Hans Olav Lahlum held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[12].

Recognition

Hans Olav Lahlum received the Q109084329[14].

Personal Life

Hans Olav Lahlum was affiliated with the Socialist Left Party[17].

Why It Matters

Hans Olav Lahlum ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Olav Lahlum born?

Hans Olav Lahlum's place of birth was Mo i Rana[2].

What did Hans Olav Lahlum do for work?

Hans Olav Lahlum worked as crime fiction writer[4], politician[5], historian[6], chess player[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Hans Olav Lahlum go to school?

Hans Olav Lahlum was educated at University of Oslo[13].

What awards did Hans Olav Lahlum receive?

Honors received include Q109084329[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . stortinget.no. wikidata.org.
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  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . cappelendamm.no. cappelendamm.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . vg.no. vg.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . stortinget.no. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation crime fiction writer, politician, historian +3
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  2. 4w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport chess
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian, English
    Title of chess person International Arbiter, International Organizer, Candidate Master
    Unmarried partner Silje Osnes Ulstein
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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