Harald Grieg

Norwegian publisher (1894–1972)
Person human Q328954
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Harald Grieg

Summary

Harald Grieg is a human[1]. He was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1894[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on January 1, 1972[5]. He worked as a publisher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bergen[2], Harald Grieg…
  • Harald Grieg passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Harald Grieg was born on January 1, 1894[3].
  • Harald Grieg was born on August 3, 1894[9].
  • Harald Grieg died on January 1, 1972[5].
  • Harald Grieg died on October 6, 1972[10].
  • Harald Grieg's father was Peter Lexau Grieg[11].
  • Harald Grieg's mother was Helga Grieg[12].
  • Harald Grieg was married to Solveig Christov[13].
  • Harald Grieg held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Harald Grieg's professions included publisher[6].
  • Harald Grieg worked as a writer[7].
  • Harald Grieg's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Harald Grieg received the Riksmål Society Literature Prize[16].
  • Harald Grieg received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17].
  • Harald Grieg received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Harald Grieg received the Order of the Cross of Liberty[19].
  • Harald Grieg received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
  • Harald Grieg received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Harald Grieg is recorded as male[22].
  • Harald Grieg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Harald Grieg's Commons category is recorded as Harald Grieg[24].
  • Harald Grieg's family name is recorded as Grieg[25].
  • Harald Grieg's given name is recorded as Harald[26].
  • Harald Grieg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Harald Grieg's place of birth was Bergen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1894[3] and August 3, 1894[9]. His father was Peter Lexau Grieg[11]. His mother was Helga Grieg[12].

Education

Harald Grieg was educated at University of Oslo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Riksmål Society Literature Prize[16], a literary award[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1957[30]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17], a grade of an order[31], in Norway[32]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18], a grade of an order[33], in Sweden[34]; Order of the Cross of Liberty[19], an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1918[37]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1919[40]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42].

Personal Life

Harald Grieg was married to Solveig Christov[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1972[5] and October 6, 1972[10]. Harald Grieg died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Harald Grieg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Harald Grieg born?

Born in Bergen[2], Harald Grieg…

Where did Harald Grieg die?

Harald Grieg died in Oslo[4].

Who were Harald Grieg's parents?

Harald Grieg's father was Peter Lexau Grieg[11]. Harald Grieg's mother was Helga Grieg[12].

Who was Harald Grieg married to?

Harald Grieg's spouses include Solveig Christov[13].

What did Harald Grieg do for work?

Harald Grieg worked as publisher[6] and writer[7].

Where did Harald Grieg go to school?

Harald Grieg was educated at University of Oslo[15].

What awards did Harald Grieg receive?

Honors received include Riksmål Society Literature Prize[16], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18], and Order of the Cross of Liberty[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Harald
    Occupation publisher, writer
    Family name Grieg
    Award received Riksmål Society Literature Prize, Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Commander of the Order of the Polar Star +3
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