John Sanness

Norwegian politician (1913-1984)
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John Sanness

Summary

John Sanness is a human[1]. He was born on May 24, 1913[2]. He died on November 6, 1984[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], professor[5], editing staff[6], and historian[7].

Key Facts

  • John Sanness was born on May 24, 1913[2].
  • John Sanness died on November 6, 1984[3].
  • John Sanness held citizenship in Norway[8].
  • John Sanness's professions included journalist[4].
  • John Sanness worked as a professor[5].
  • John Sanness worked as an editing staff[6].
  • John Sanness worked as a historian[7].
  • John Sanness held the position of chairperson[9].
  • John Sanness held the position of Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee[10].
  • Among John Sanness's employers was University of Oslo[11].
  • John Sanness was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[12].
  • John Sanness was a member of Norwegian Nobel Committee[13].
  • John Sanness is recorded as male[14].
  • John Sanness's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Sanness was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[16].
  • John Sanness's family name is recorded as Sanness[17].
  • John Sanness's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Sanness's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[19].

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Origins and Family

John Sanness was born on May 24, 1913[2].

Education

John Sanness's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], professor[5], editing staff[6], and historian[7]. John Sanness was employed by University of Oslo[11]. Positions held include chairperson[9], a type of position[20] and Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee[10].

Personal Life

John Sanness was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[16].

Death and Burial

John Sanness died on November 6, 1984[3].

FAQs

What did John Sanness do for work?

John Sanness worked as journalist[4], professor[5], editing staff[6], and historian[7].

Where did John Sanness go to school?

John Sanness was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Wikidata description Norwegian politician (1913-1984)
    Prabook id 2222994
    Library of congress authority id n79085015
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