John Grieg

Norwegian businessman (1856-1905)
Person human Q6236330
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John Grieg

Summary

John Grieg is a human[1]. Born in Bergen[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1856[3]. He died in Bergen[4]. He died on April 21, 1905[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], printer[7], businessperson[8], and bookseller[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Grieg was born in Bergen[2].
  • John Grieg died in Bergen[4].
  • John Grieg was born on August 18, 1856[3].
  • John Grieg died on April 21, 1905[5].
  • John Grieg's father was John Grieg[11].
  • Among John Grieg's spouses was Marie Justine Agnethe Grieg[12].
  • A child of John Grieg was Sigurd Grieg[13].
  • John Grieg held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • John Grieg's professions included publisher[6].
  • John Grieg worked as a printer[7].
  • John Grieg's professions included businessperson[8].
  • John Grieg worked as a bookseller[9].
  • John Grieg was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[15].
  • John Grieg received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].
  • John Grieg is recorded as male[17].
  • John Grieg's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Grieg's family name is recorded as Grieg[19].
  • John Grieg's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Grieg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[21].
  • John Grieg's sibling is recorded as Joachim Grieg[22].
  • John Grieg's sibling is recorded as Halfdan Grieg[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Grieg was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on August 18, 1856[3]. His father was he[11].

Education

John Grieg's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], printer[7], businessperson[8], and bookseller[9].

Recognition

John Grieg received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].

Personal Life

John Grieg was married to Marie Justine Agnethe Grieg[12]. A child of him was Sigurd Grieg[13].

Death and Burial

John Grieg died on April 21, 1905[5]. He passed away in Bergen[4].

Why It Matters

John Grieg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was John Grieg born?

John Grieg's place of birth was Bergen[2].

Where did John Grieg die?

John Grieg passed away in Bergen[4].

Who were John Grieg's parents?

John Grieg's father was John Grieg[11].

Who was John Grieg married to?

John Grieg's spouses include Marie Justine Agnethe Grieg[12].

What did John Grieg do for work?

John Grieg worked as publisher[6], printer[7], businessperson[8], and bookseller[9].

Where did John Grieg go to school?

John Grieg was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[15].

What awards did John Grieg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bergen
    Award received
    Child Sigurd Grieg
    Instance of human
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