Johannes Irgens

Norwegian diplomat (1869–1939)
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Johannes Irgens

Summary

Johannes Irgens is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ås Municipality[2]. He was born on July 31, 1869[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on December 29, 1939[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Irgens was born in Ås Municipality[2].
  • Johannes Irgens passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Johannes Irgens was born on July 31, 1869[3].
  • Johannes Irgens died on December 29, 1939[5].
  • Johannes Irgens's father was Marcus Irgens[11].
  • A child of Johannes Irgens was Henrik Irgens[12].
  • A child of Johannes Irgens was Francis Irgens[13].
  • Johannes Irgens held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Johannes Irgens worked as a politician[6].
  • Johannes Irgens's professions included jurist[7].
  • Johannes Irgens's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Johannes Irgens worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Johannes Irgens held the position of Foreign Minister of Norway[15].
  • Johannes Irgens was employed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway[16].
  • Johannes Irgens's education included a stint at University of Oslo[17].
  • Johannes Irgens's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[18].
  • Johannes Irgens received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19].
  • Johannes Irgens received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Johannes Irgens received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[21].
  • Johannes Irgens received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Johannes Irgens received the King Haakon VII 1905–1930 Jubilee Medal[23].
  • Johannes Irgens received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Johannes Irgens is recorded as male[25].
  • Johannes Irgens's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Johannes Irgens was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Irgens's place of birth was Ås Municipality[2]. He was born on July 31, 1869[3]. His father was Marcus Irgens[11].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[17], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Oslo Cathedral School[18], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], and lawyer[9]. Johannes Irgens was employed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway[16]. He held the position of Foreign Minister of Norway[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1875[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[21], a grade of an order[40], in Norway[41]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[42], in Sweden[43]; King Haakon VII 1905–1930 Jubilee Medal[23], a jubilee medal[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1930[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48].

Personal Life

Children include Henrik Irgens[12], a Catholic priest[49], 1899–1938[50], of Norway[51] and Francis Irgens[13], a jurist[52], 1902–1963[53], of Norway[54]. Johannes Irgens was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[27].

Death and Burial

Johannes Irgens died on December 29, 1939[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Irgens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Irgens born?

Born in Ås Municipality[2], Johannes Irgens…

Where did Johannes Irgens die?

Johannes Irgens died in Oslo[4].

Who were Johannes Irgens's parents?

Johannes Irgens's father was Marcus Irgens[11].

What did Johannes Irgens do for work?

Johannes Irgens worked as politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Johannes Irgens go to school?

Johannes Irgens was educated at University of Oslo[17] and Oslo Cathedral School[18].

What awards did Johannes Irgens receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[21], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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