Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon

Norwegian historian and linguist (1854–1917)
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Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon
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Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon

Summary

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on September 9, 1854[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on January 7, 1917[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philologist[7], teacher[8], Hittitologist[9], and assyriologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's place of birth was Trondheim[2].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon was born on September 9, 1854[3].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon died on January 7, 1917[5].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as a linguist[6].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as a philologist[7].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as a teacher[8].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as a Hittitologist[9].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as an assyriologist[10].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's professions included theologian[13].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's field of work was linguistics[14].
  • Among Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon is recorded as male[17].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's Commons category is recorded as Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon[19].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's family name is recorded as Knudtzon[20].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's given name is recorded as Jørgen[21].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[23].

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Origins and Family

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on September 9, 1854[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philologist[7], teacher[8], Hittitologist[9], assyriologist[10], and theologian[13]. Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's field of work was linguistics[14]. He was employed by University of Oslo[15].

Recognition

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

Death and Burial

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon died on January 7, 1917[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon born?

Born in Trondheim[2], Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon…

Where did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon die?

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon do for work?

Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as linguist[6], philologist[7], teacher[8], Hittitologist[9], and assyriologist[10].

What awards did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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