Helge Ingstad
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Helge Ingstad
Summary
Helge Ingstad is a human[1]. Born in Meråker Municipality[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1899[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on March 29, 2001[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], archaeologist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Helge Ingstad's place of birth was Meråker Municipality[2].
- Helge Ingstad died in Oslo[4].
- Helge Ingstad was born on December 30, 1899[3].
- Helge Ingstad died on March 29, 2001[5].
- Helge Ingstad's father was Q140692634[12].
- Helge Ingstad was married to Anne Stine Ingstad[13].
- A child of Helge Ingstad was Benedicte Ingstad[14].
- Helge Ingstad held citizenship in Norway[15].
- Helge Ingstad worked as an explorer[6].
- Helge Ingstad worked as an archaeologist[7].
- Helge Ingstad worked as a jurist[8].
- Helge Ingstad's professions included writer[9].
- Helge Ingstad worked as a lawyer[10].
- Helge Ingstad worked as a chess player[16].
- Helge Ingstad held the position of Governor of Erik the Red's Land[17].
- Helge Ingstad held the position of Governor of Svalbard[18].
- Among Helge Ingstad's employers was University of Oslo[19].
- Among Helge Ingstad's employers was Memorial University of Newfoundland[20].
- Helge Ingstad's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[21].
- Helge Ingstad received the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[22].
- Helge Ingstad received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[23].
- Helge Ingstad received the Gunnerus Medal[24].
- Helge Ingstad received the Royal Order of Vasa[25].
- Helge Ingstad received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[26].
- Helge Ingstad received the Patron’s Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Meråker Municipality[2], Helge Ingstad… he was born on December 30, 1899[3]. His father was Q140692634[12].
Education
Helge Ingstad was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], archaeologist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], lawyer[10], and chess player[16]. Employers include University of Oslo[19], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Memorial University of Newfoundland[20], a university in Newfoundland and Labrador[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1925[34], headquartered in St. John's[35]. Positions held include Governor of Erik the Red's Land[17], a position[36], in Norway[37] and Governor of Svalbard[18], a position[38], in Norway[39], founded in 1925[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[22], a cultural prize[41], in Norway[42], founded in 1968[43]; Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[23], a science award[44], in Norway[45]; Gunnerus Medal[24], an award[46], in Norway[47], founded in 1926[48]; Royal Order of Vasa[25], an order of chivalry[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1772[51]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[26], a grade of an order[52], in Norway[53]; and Patron’s Medal[27], a science award[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1839[56].
Personal Life
Helge Ingstad was married to Anne Stine Ingstad[13]. A child of him was Benedicte Ingstad[14].
Death and Burial
Helge Ingstad died on March 29, 2001[5]. He died in Oslo[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Helge Ingstad include HNoMS Helge Ingstad[57], a frigate[58], in Norway[59].
Why It Matters
Helge Ingstad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include HNoMS Helge Ingstad[57], a frigate[58], in Norway[59].
FAQs
Where was Helge Ingstad born?
Helge Ingstad's place of birth was Meråker Municipality[2].
Where did Helge Ingstad die?
Helge Ingstad passed away in Oslo[4].
Who were Helge Ingstad's parents?
Helge Ingstad's father was Q140692634[12].
Who was Helge Ingstad married to?
Helge Ingstad's spouses include Anne Stine Ingstad[13].
What did Helge Ingstad do for work?
Helge Ingstad worked as explorer[6], archaeologist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and lawyer[10].
Where did Helge Ingstad go to school?
Helge Ingstad was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[21].
What awards did Helge Ingstad receive?
Honors received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[22], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[23], Gunnerus Medal[24], and Royal Order of Vasa[25].