John Grieg

Norwegian businessman (1856-1905)
Person human Q6236330
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Summary

John Grieg was born on August 18, 1856[1], in Bergen[2]. He died on April 21, 1905[3], in Bergen[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], printer[6], businessperson[7], and bookseller[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: John Grieg[10]
  • Spouse: Marie Justine Agnethe Grieg[11]
  • Child: Sigurd Grieg[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
  • Educated at: Bergen Cathedral School[14]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Grieg[17]
  • Given name: John[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[19]
  • Sibling: Joachim Grieg[20], Halfdan Grieg[21]

Why It Matters

John Grieg has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was John Grieg born?

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

Where did John Grieg die?

John Grieg died in Bergen[4].

Who were John Grieg's parents?

John Grieg's father was John Grieg[10].

Who was John Grieg married to?

John Grieg's spouses include Marie Justine Agnethe Grieg[11].

What did John Grieg do for work?

John Grieg worked as a publisher[5], printer[6], businessperson[7], and bookseller[8].

Where did John Grieg go to school?

John Grieg was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[14].

What awards did John Grieg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Bergen
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    Child → Sigurd Grieg
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