Johan Holst

Norwegian surgeon and professor (1882–1953)
Person human Q964063
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Johan Holst

Summary

Johan Holst is a human[1]. Born in Oslo[2], he… he was born on +1882-06-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1953-02-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a surgeon[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oslo[2], Johan Holst…
  • Johan Holst was born on +1882-06-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johan Holst died on +1953-02-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Johan Holst's father was Peter Fredrik Holst[7].
  • Johan Holst held citizenship in Norway[8].
  • Johan Holst's professions included surgeon[5].
  • Johan Holst was employed by University of Oslo[9].
  • Johan Holst received the honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[10].
  • Johan Holst received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[11].
  • Johan Holst is recorded as male[12].
  • Johan Holst's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Johan Holst's family name is recorded as Holst[14].
  • Johan Holst's given name is recorded as Johan[15].
  • Johan Holst's given name is recorded as Martin[16].
  • Johan Holst's sibling is recorded as Karin Holst Hemsen[17].
  • Johan Holst's sibling is recorded as Anna Holst[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Johan Holst was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on +1882-06-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Peter Fredrik Holst[7].

Career and Affiliations

Johan Holst's professions included surgeon[5]. He was employed by University of Oslo[9].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[10] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[11], a grade of an order[19], in Norway[20].

Death and Burial

Johan Holst died on +1953-02-17T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Johan Holst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Johan Holst born?

Johan Holst's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Who were Johan Holst's parents?

Johan Holst's father was Peter Fredrik Holst[7].

What did Johan Holst do for work?

Johan Holst worked as surgeon[5].

What awards did Johan Holst receive?

Honors received include honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[10] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1910 census of Norway. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . 1910 census of Norway. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Aftenposten. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1882-06-23T00:00:00Z
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Norway
    Instance of human
    Employer
    Father Peter Fredrik Holst
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