Hermann Pálsson

Icelandic scholar and translator
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Hermann Pálsson

Summary

Hermann Pálsson is a human[1]. Born in Blönduós[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1921[3]. He passed away in Burgas[4]. He died on August 11, 2002[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Pálsson's place of birth was Blönduós[2].
  • Hermann Pálsson died in Burgas[4].
  • Hermann Pálsson was born on May 26, 1921[3].
  • Hermann Pálsson died on August 11, 2002[5].
  • Hermann Pálsson held citizenship in Iceland[12].
  • Hermann Pálsson worked as a linguist[6].
  • Hermann Pálsson's professions included translator[7].
  • Hermann Pálsson worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hermann Pálsson worked as a writer[9].
  • Hermann Pálsson worked as a philologist[10].
  • Among Hermann Pálsson's employers was University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Hermann Pálsson's education included a stint at University of Iceland[14].
  • Hermann Pálsson is recorded as male[15].
  • Hermann Pálsson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hermann Pálsson's given name is recorded as Hermann[17].
  • Hermann Pálsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[18].
  • Hermann Pálsson's writing language is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Blönduós[2], Hermann Pálsson… he was born on May 26, 1921[3].

Education

Hermann Pálsson's education included a stint at University of Iceland[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10]. Hermann Pálsson was employed by University of Edinburgh[13].

Death and Burial

Hermann Pálsson died on August 11, 2002[5]. He passed away in Burgas[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Pálsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Pálsson born?

Born in Blönduós[2], Hermann Pálsson…

Where did Hermann Pálsson die?

Hermann Pálsson passed away in Burgas[4].

What did Hermann Pálsson do for work?

Hermann Pálsson worked as linguist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Hermann Pálsson go to school?

Hermann Pálsson was educated at University of Iceland[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Iceland
    Place of birth Blönduós
    Languages spoken, written or signed Icelandic
    Occupation
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