Helge Ingstad
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Summary
Helge Ingstad was born on December 30, 1899[1], in Meråker Municipality[2]. He died on March 29, 2001[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], archaeologist[6], jurist[7], writer[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,290 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Q140692634[11]
- Spouse: Anne Stine Ingstad[12]
- Child: Benedicte Ingstad[13]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[14]
- Occupation: chess player[15], world traveler[16], ethnologist[17]
- Position held: Governor of Erik the Red's Land[18], Governor of Svalbard[19]
- Employer: University of Oslo[20], Memorial University of Newfoundland[21]
- Educated at: Bergen Cathedral School[22]
- Award received: Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[23], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[24], Gunnerus Medal[25], Royal Order of Vasa[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[27], Patron’s Medal[28], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[29]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Helge Ingstad[32]
- Sport: chess[33]
- Family name: Ingstad[34]
- Given name: Helge[35]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[36], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[38]
- Subject has role: centenarian[39]
- Sibling: Gunvor Ingstad Trætteberg[40], Kaare Ingstad[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Helge Ingstad include HNoMS Helge Ingstad[42], a frigate[43], in Norway[44].
Why It Matters
Helge Ingstad has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include HNoMS Helge Ingstad[42], a frigate[43], in Norway[44].
FAQs
Where was Helge Ingstad born?
Helge Ingstad's place of birth was Meråker Municipality[2].
Where did Helge Ingstad die?
Helge Ingstad died in Oslo[4].
Who were Helge Ingstad's parents?
Helge Ingstad's father was Q140692634[11].
Who was Helge Ingstad married to?
Helge Ingstad's spouses include Anne Stine Ingstad[12].
What did Helge Ingstad do for work?
Helge Ingstad worked as an explorer[5], archaeologist[6], jurist[7], writer[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did Helge Ingstad go to school?
Helge Ingstad was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[22].
What awards did Helge Ingstad receive?
Honors received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[23], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[24], Gunnerus Medal[25], and Royal Order of Vasa[26].