Johann Olav Koss

Norwegian speed skater
Person human Q318403
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Johann Olav Koss

Summary

Johann Olav Koss is a human[1]. Born in Drammen[2], he… he was born on +1968-10-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a physician[4] and speed skater[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Johann Olav Koss's place of birth was Drammen[2].
  • Johann Olav Koss was born on +1968-10-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johann Olav Koss held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Johann Olav Koss worked as a physician[4].
  • Johann Olav Koss worked as a speed skater[5].
  • Johann Olav Koss held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[8].
  • Johann Olav Koss was employed by UNICEF[9].
  • Johann Olav Koss's education included a stint at University of Toronto[10].
  • Johann Olav Koss's education included a stint at University of Queensland[11].
  • Johann Olav Koss was educated at Lørenskog Upper Secondary School[12].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Aftenposten Gold Medal[13].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Fearnley award[14].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Oscar Mathisen Award[15].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[16].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Jonas Prize[17].
  • Johann Olav Koss received the Peer Gynt Literary Award[18].
  • Johann Olav Koss was a member of International Olympic Committee[19].
  • Johann Olav Koss's image is recorded as Johann Olav Koss 1.jpg[20].
  • Johann Olav Koss is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Olav Koss's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Olav Koss's ISNI is recorded as 0000000362232846[23].
  • Johann Olav Koss's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 225009020[24].
  • Johann Olav Koss's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 14043418f[25].
  • Johann Olav Koss's IMDb ID is recorded as nm1877841[26].
  • Johann Olav Koss's Commons category is recorded as Johann Olav Koss[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Drammen[2], Johann Olav Koss… he was born on +1968-10-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto[10], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Toronto[31]; University of Queensland[11], a public university[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1909[34]; and Lørenskog Upper Secondary School[12], a public school[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1972[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[4] and speed skater[5]. Among Johann Olav Koss's employers was UNICEF[9]. He held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], a sports award[38], in Norway[39]; Fearnley award[14], an award[40], in Norway[41]; Oscar Mathisen Award[15], an award[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1959[44]; Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[16], a Sportsperson of the Year[45], in Norway[46], founded in 1948[47]; Jonas Prize[17], an award[48], in Norway[49], founded in 1986[50]; and Peer Gynt Literary Award[18], a performance-related pay[51], in Norway[52], founded in 1971[53].

Why It Matters

Johann Olav Koss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Johann Olav Koss born?

Born in Drammen[2], Johann Olav Koss…

What did Johann Olav Koss do for work?

Johann Olav Koss worked as physician[4] and speed skater[5].

Where did Johann Olav Koss go to school?

Johann Olav Koss was educated at University of Toronto[10], University of Queensland[11], and Lørenskog Upper Secondary School[12].

What awards did Johann Olav Koss receive?

Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[13], Fearnley award[14], Oscar Mathisen Award[15], and Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[16].

References

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  11. [5] . SpeedSkatingNews.info. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  26. [53] . 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. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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