Johan Aschehoug Kiær

Norwegian scientist (1869–1931)
Person human Q3430693
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Summary

Johan Aschehoug Kiær was born on October 11, 1869[1], in Drammen[2]. He died on October 31, 1931[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], paleontologist[6], zoologist[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Hagbarth Kiær[10]
  • Mother: Q123948990[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
  • Field of work: paleontology[13]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[14]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[15]
  • Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[16]
  • Member of: Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family: Kiær (slekt)[19]
  • Commons category: Johan Aschehoug Kiær[20]
  • Family name: Kiær[21], Kiaer[22]
  • Given name: Johan[23]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[24], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[25], Q141773684[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
  • Sibling: Hans Kiær[28]

Why It Matters

Johan Aschehoug Kiær has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Johan Aschehoug Kiær born?

Johan Aschehoug Kiær was born in Drammen[2].

Where did Johan Aschehoug Kiær die?

Johan Aschehoug Kiær passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Johan Aschehoug Kiær's parents?

Johan Aschehoug Kiær's father was Hagbarth Kiær[10]. Johan Aschehoug Kiær's mother was Q123948990[11].

What did Johan Aschehoug Kiær do for work?

Johan Aschehoug Kiær worked as a geologist[5], paleontologist[6], zoologist[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Johan Aschehoug Kiær go to school?

Johan Aschehoug Kiær was educated at University of Oslo[15].

What awards did Johan Aschehoug Kiær receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . 1910 census of Norway. Retrieved . digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . 1910 census of Norway. Retrieved . digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Aftenposten. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Hvem er Hvem? (1912), Q141773684
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  2. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18d ago · MsynBot bot · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Johan
    Field of work → paleontology
    Family name → Kiær, Kiaer
    Sibling → Hans Kiær
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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