Johan Ferner

Norwegian businessman and yachter (1927–2015)
Person human Q3736809
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Johan Ferner

Summary

Johan Ferner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Asker[2]. He was born on July 22, 1927[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on January 24, 2015[5]. He worked as a sailor[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johan Ferner's place of birth was Asker[2].
  • Born in Oslo[9], Johan Ferner…
  • Johan Ferner passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Johan Ferner was born on July 22, 1927[3].
  • Johan Ferner died on January 24, 2015[5].
  • Johan Ferner's father was Ferner Jacobsen[10].
  • Johan Ferner's mother was Ragnhild Olsen[11].
  • Johan Ferner was married to Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner[12].
  • Among Johan Ferner's spouses was Bitte Hesselberg-Meyer[13].
  • A child of Johan Ferner was Benedikte Ferner[14].
  • A child of Johan Ferner was Cathrine Ferner[15].
  • A child of Johan Ferner was Alexander Ferner[16].
  • A child of Johan Ferner was Elisabeth Ferner[17].
  • A child of Johan Ferner was Carl-Christian Ferner[18].
  • Johan Ferner held citizenship in Norway[19].
  • Johan Ferner's professions included sailor[6].
  • Johan Ferner worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Johan Ferner received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Johan Ferner received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Johan Ferner is recorded as male[22].
  • Johan Ferner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johan Ferner's member of sports team is recorded as Kongelig Norsk Seilforening[24].
  • Johan Ferner's Commons category is recorded as Johan Ferner[25].
  • Johan Ferner's sport is recorded as sailing[26].
  • Johan Ferner's family name is recorded as Ferner[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Asker[2], a former municipality of Norway[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1837[30] and Oslo[9], a big city[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1048[33]. Johan Ferner was born on July 22, 1927[3]. His father was Ferner Jacobsen[10]. His mother was Ragnhild Olsen[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], a grade of an order[34], in Norway[35] and Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[36], in France[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner[12], an aristocrat[38], b. 1932[39], of Norway[40], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[41] and Bitte Hesselberg-Meyer[13]. Children include Benedikte Ferner[14], a businessperson[42], b. 1963[43], of Norway[44]; Cathrine Ferner[15], b. 1962[45]; Alexander Ferner[16], b. 1965[46]; Elisabeth Ferner[17], b. 1969[47]; and Carl-Christian Ferner[18], b. 1972[48].

Death and Burial

Johan Ferner died on January 24, 2015[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Johan Ferner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Johan Ferner born?

Johan Ferner's place of birth was Asker[2].

Where did Johan Ferner die?

Johan Ferner died in Oslo[4].

Who were Johan Ferner's parents?

Johan Ferner's father was Ferner Jacobsen[10]. Johan Ferner's mother was Ragnhild Olsen[11].

Who was Johan Ferner married to?

Johan Ferner's spouses include Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner[12] and Bitte Hesselberg-Meyer[13].

What did Johan Ferner do for work?

Johan Ferner worked as sailor[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did Johan Ferner receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20] and Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[21].

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  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1952 Summer Olympics
    Given name Johan, Martin
    Member of sports team Kongelig Norsk Seilforening
    Spouse Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, Bitte Hesselberg-Meyer
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