Jørn Hurum

Norwegian paleontologist
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Jørn Hurum

Summary

Jørn Hurum is a human[1]. Born in Drammen[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1967[3]. He worked as a paleontologist[4] and writer[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Jørn Hurum was born in Drammen[2].
  • Jørn Hurum was born on November 4, 1967[3].
  • Jørn Hurum held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Jørn Hurum worked as a paleontologist[4].
  • Jørn Hurum worked as a writer[5].
  • Jørn Hurum's field of work was paleontology[8].
  • Among Jørn Hurum's employers was University of Oslo[9].
  • Jørn Hurum was educated at University of Oslo[10].
  • Jørn Hurum received the award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[11].
  • Jørn Hurum received the Folkeopplysningsprisen[12].
  • Jørn Hurum received the Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science[13].
  • Jørn Hurum is recorded as male[14].
  • Jørn Hurum's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jørn Hurum's family name is recorded as Hurum[16].
  • Jørn Hurum's given name is recorded as Jørn[17].
  • Jørn Hurum's author citation is recorded as Hurum[18].
  • Jørn Hurum's academic thesis is recorded as Cranial structure and relationships of Mongolian Late Cretaceous multituberculate mammals[19].
  • Jørn Hurum's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[20].
  • Jørn Hurum's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Jørn Harald Hurum'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Jørn Hurum's place of birth was Drammen[2]. He was born on November 4, 1967[3].

Education

Jørn Hurum's education included a stint at University of Oslo[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[4] and writer[5]. Jørn Hurum's field of work was paleontology[8]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[9].

Recognition

Awards received include award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[11], a science award[22], in Norway[23]; Folkeopplysningsprisen[12], an award[24], in Norway[25], founded in 1998[26]; and Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science[13], a science award[27], in Norway[28], founded in 1996[29].

Why It Matters

Jørn Hurum has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Jørn Hurum born?

Jørn Hurum's place of birth was Drammen[2].

What did Jørn Hurum do for work?

Jørn Hurum worked as paleontologist[4] and writer[5].

Where did Jørn Hurum go to school?

Jørn Hurum was educated at University of Oslo[10].

What awards did Jørn Hurum receive?

Honors received include award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[11], Folkeopplysningsprisen[12], and Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . nhm.uio.no. nhm.uio.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Academic thesis → Cranial structure and relationships of Mongolian Late Cretaceous multituberculate mammals
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    Award received → award for good science communication from the University of Oslo, Folkeopplysningsprisen, Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science
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