Jan Petersen

Norwegian archaeologist
Person human Q6044699
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Jan Petersen

Summary

Jan Petersen is a human[1]. Born in Trondheim[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1887[3]. He died in Stavanger[4]. He died on January 1, 1967[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jan Petersen was born in Trondheim[2].
  • Jan Petersen died in Stavanger[4].
  • Jan Petersen was born on January 1, 1887[3].
  • Jan Petersen was born on October 20, 1887[9].
  • Jan Petersen died on January 1, 1967[5].
  • Jan Petersen died on March 3, 1967[10].
  • Jan Petersen held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Jan Petersen's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Jan Petersen worked as a historian[7].
  • Jan Petersen received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].
  • Jan Petersen was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[13].
  • Jan Petersen was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[14].
  • Jan Petersen is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Petersen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Petersen's Commons category is recorded as Jan Greve Thaulow Petersen[17].
  • Jan Petersen's family name is recorded as Q27094683[18].
  • Jan Petersen's given name is recorded as Jan[19].
  • Jan Petersen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Jan Petersen'}[20].
  • Jan Petersen's sibling is recorded as Theodor Petersen[21].

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Origins and Family

Jan Petersen was born in Trondheim[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1887[3] and October 20, 1887[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6] and historian[7].

Recognition

Jan Petersen received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1967[5] and March 3, 1967[10]. Jan Petersen passed away in Stavanger[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Petersen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Jan Petersen born?

Jan Petersen's place of birth was Trondheim[2].

Where did Jan Petersen die?

Jan Petersen passed away in Stavanger[4].

What did Jan Petersen do for work?

Jan Petersen worked as archaeologist[6] and historian[7].

What awards did Jan Petersen receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities
    Family name Q27094683
    Gnd id 1157662536
    Country of citizenship Norway
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