Herman Cappelen

Norwegian philosopher
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Herman Cappelen

Summary

Herman Cappelen is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1967[2]. He worked as a philosopher[3] and professor[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Herman Cappelen was born on January 1, 1967[2].
  • Herman Cappelen was born on February 4, 1967[6].
  • Herman Cappelen's father was Peder Wright Cappelen[7].
  • Herman Cappelen's mother was Kari Simonsen[8].
  • Herman Cappelen held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Herman Cappelen's professions included philosopher[3].
  • Herman Cappelen worked as a professor[4].
  • Among Herman Cappelen's employers was University of Oslo[10].
  • Among Herman Cappelen's employers was University of St Andrews[11].
  • Herman Cappelen was educated at Balliol College[12].
  • Herman Cappelen was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[13].
  • Herman Cappelen is recorded as male[14].
  • Herman Cappelen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Herman Cappelen's family name is recorded as Cappelen[16].
  • Herman Cappelen's given name is recorded as Herman[17].
  • Herman Cappelen's sibling is recorded as Anders W. Cappelen[18].
  • Herman Cappelen's sibling is recorded as Alexander Cappelen[19].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1967[2] and February 4, 1967[6]. Herman Cappelen's father was Peder Wright Cappelen[7]. His mother was Kari Simonsen[8].

Education

Herman Cappelen's education included a stint at Balliol College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[3] and professor[4]. Employers include University of Oslo[10], a public university[20], in Norway[21], founded in 1811[22], headquartered in Blindern[23] and University of St Andrews[11], a public university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1413[26], headquartered in Fife[27].

Why It Matters

Herman Cappelen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Herman Cappelen's parents?

Herman Cappelen's father was Peder Wright Cappelen[7]. Herman Cappelen's mother was Kari Simonsen[8].

What did Herman Cappelen do for work?

Herman Cappelen worked as philosopher[3] and professor[4].

Where did Herman Cappelen go to school?

Herman Cappelen was educated at Balliol College[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . MAK. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . birthday.se. birthday.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, professor
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  2. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, professor
    Nva person id 17708
    Wikitree person id Cappelen-6
    Library of congress authority id n2004031401
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