Jon Bing

Norwegian writer and professor of law (1944-2014)
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Jon Bing

Summary

Jon Bing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tønsberg[2]. He was born on April 30, 1944[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on January 14, 2014[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], law professor[8], poet lawyer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tønsberg[2], Jon Bing…
  • Jon Bing died in Oslo[4].
  • Jon Bing was born on April 30, 1944[3].
  • Jon Bing died on January 14, 2014[5].
  • Among Jon Bing's spouses was Toril Brekke[12].
  • Jon Bing held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Jon Bing's professions included writer[6].
  • Jon Bing worked as a translator[7].
  • Jon Bing's professions included law professor[8].
  • Jon Bing's professions included poet lawyer[9].
  • Jon Bing's professions included science fiction writer[10].
  • Jon Bing worked as a children's writer[14].
  • Among Jon Bing's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Jon Bing's education included a stint at University of Oslo[16].
  • Jon Bing's education included a stint at Trondheim Cathedral School[17].
  • Jon Bing received the Riverton Prize[18].
  • Jon Bing received the Damm Prize[19].
  • Jon Bing received the Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20].
  • Jon Bing received the Order of St. Olav[21].
  • Jon Bing received the Rosing Honorary Award[22].
  • Jon Bing received the Brage Prize honorary award[23].
  • Jon Bing was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24].
  • Jon Bing is recorded as male[25].
  • Jon Bing's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jon Bing is part of Bing & Bringsværd[27].

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Origins and Family

Jon Bing's place of birth was Tønsberg[2]. He was born on April 30, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[16], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Trondheim Cathedral School[17], a cultural property[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1152[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], law professor[8], poet lawyer[9], science fiction writer[10], and children's writer[14]. Jon Bing was employed by University of Oslo[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Riverton Prize[18], a literary award[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1972[37]; Damm Prize[19], an award[38], founded in 1952[39]; Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1982[42]; Order of St. Olav[21], an order of chivalry[43], in Norway[44], founded in 1847[45]; Rosing Honorary Award[22]; and Brage Prize honorary award[23], an honorary award[46], founded in 1992[47].

Personal Life

Jon Bing was married to Toril Brekke[12].

Death and Burial

Jon Bing died on January 14, 2014[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. The cause of death was stroke[48].

Why It Matters

Jon Bing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Jon Bing born?

Jon Bing was born in Tønsberg[2].

Where did Jon Bing die?

Jon Bing passed away in Oslo[4].

Who was Jon Bing married to?

Jon Bing's spouses include Toril Brekke[12].

What did Jon Bing do for work?

Jon Bing worked as writer[6], translator[7], law professor[8], poet lawyer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Jon Bing go to school?

Jon Bing was educated at University of Oslo[16] and Trondheim Cathedral School[17].

What awards did Jon Bing receive?

Honors received include Riverton Prize[18], Damm Prize[19], Norwegian School Librarians Association Literature Award[20], and Order of St. Olav[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Big Book of Science Fiction. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [48] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer University of Oslo
    Member of
    Partner in business or sport Tor Åge Bringsværd
    Family name Bing
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