Hartvig Nissen

Norwegian philologist and educator (1815–1874)
Person human Q110676
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Hartvig Nissen

Summary

Hartvig Nissen is a human[1]. Born in Melhus Municipality[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1815[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on February 4, 1874[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philologist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hartvig Nissen's place of birth was Melhus Municipality[2].
  • Hartvig Nissen passed away in Christiania[4].
  • Hartvig Nissen was born on April 17, 1815[3].
  • Hartvig Nissen died on February 4, 1874[5].
  • Hartvig Nissen is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].
  • Hartvig Nissen's father was Q136539428[11].
  • Hartvig Nissen's mother was Q136539429[12].
  • Among Hartvig Nissen's spouses was Q136539431[13].
  • A child of Hartvig Nissen was Per Schjelderup Nissen[14].
  • A child of Hartvig Nissen was Henrik Nissen[15].
  • Hartvig Nissen held citizenship in Norway[16].
  • Hartvig Nissen worked as a linguist[6].
  • Hartvig Nissen worked as a philologist[7].
  • Hartvig Nissen's professions included politician[8].
  • Hartvig Nissen held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Hartvig Nissen held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[18].
  • Hartvig Nissen received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Hartvig Nissen is recorded as male[20].
  • Hartvig Nissen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hartvig Nissen's Commons category is recorded as Ole Hartvig Nissen[22].
  • Hartvig Nissen's family name is recorded as Nissen[23].
  • Hartvig Nissen's given name is recorded as Ole[24].
  • Hartvig Nissen's given name is recorded as Hartvig[25].
  • Hartvig Nissen's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Hartvig Nissen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Hartvig Nissen's place of birth was Melhus Municipality[2]. He was born on April 17, 1815[3]. His father was Q136539428[11]. His mother was Q136539429[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philologist[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[17], a position[28], in Norway[29].

Recognition

Hartvig Nissen received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

Personal Life

Hartvig Nissen was married to Q136539431[13]. Children include Per Schjelderup Nissen[14], a cartographer[30], 1844–1930[31], of Norway[32], awarded the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[33] and Henrik Nissen[15], an architect[34], 1848–1915[35], of Norway[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[37].

Death and Burial

Hartvig Nissen died on February 4, 1874[5]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hartvig Nissen include Hartvig Nissen School[38], an upper secondary school in Norway[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1849[41], headquartered in Oslo[42].

Why It Matters

Hartvig Nissen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] 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]

Entities named for him include Hartvig Nissen School[38], an upper secondary school in Norway[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1849[41], headquartered in Oslo[42].

FAQs

Where was Hartvig Nissen born?

Born in Melhus Municipality[2], Hartvig Nissen…

Where did Hartvig Nissen die?

Hartvig Nissen died in Christiania[4].

Who were Hartvig Nissen's parents?

Hartvig Nissen's father was Q136539428[11]. Hartvig Nissen's mother was Q136539429[12].

Who was Hartvig Nissen married to?

Hartvig Nissen's spouses include Q136539431[13].

What did Hartvig Nissen do for work?

Hartvig Nissen worked as linguist[6], philologist[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Hartvig Nissen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

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  6. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . begravdeioslo.no. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Johannes Musæus Nissen
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P3373]]: [[Q138355473]]"
  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, philologist, politician
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok
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    Norsk biografisk leksikon id Hartvig_Nissen_-_1815–1874
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