Johan Galtung
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Summary
Johan Galtung was born on October 24, 1930[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on February 17, 2024[3], in Bærum Municipality[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], political scientist[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,887 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[11]
- Father: August Galtung[12]
- Mother: Helga Holmboe[13]
- Spouse: Ingrid Eide[14]
- Child: Andreas Galtung[15]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[16], Germany[17]
- Field of work: international relations[18], peace and conflict studies[19], political science[20], mathematics[21], sociology[22], literature[23], peace[24], conflict[25]
- Employer: University of Groningen[26], Kwansei Gakuin University[27], International Christian University[28], Sōka University[29], Chuo University[30], Ritsumeikan University[31]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[32]
- Award received: Humanist Prize[33], Erik Bye's Memorial Prize[34], Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[35], Jamnalal Bajaj Award[36], Right Livelihood Award[37], Brage Prize for non-fiction[38], honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[39], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[40]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Commons category: Johan Galtung[43]
- Academic degree: magister degree[44]
- Family name: Galtung[45]
- Given name: Johan[46], Vincent[47]
- Work location: Berlin[48]
- Described by source: Johan Without Land: On the Peace Path Through the World[49], Hvem er Hvem?[50]
- Convicted of: draft evasion[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52], German[53]
Why It Matters
Johan Galtung has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Johan Galtung born?
Johan Galtung was born in Oslo[2].
Where did Johan Galtung die?
Johan Galtung passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].
Who were Johan Galtung's parents?
Johan Galtung's father was August Galtung[12]. Johan Galtung's mother was Helga Holmboe[13].
Who was Johan Galtung married to?
Johan Galtung's spouses include Ingrid Eide[14].
What did Johan Galtung do for work?
Johan Galtung worked as a mathematician[5], political scientist[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Johan Galtung go to school?
Johan Galtung was educated at University of Oslo[32].
What awards did Johan Galtung receive?
Honors received include Humanist Prize[33], Erik Bye's Memorial Prize[34], Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[35], and Jamnalal Bajaj Award[36].