Karl Nissen

Norwegian journalist and conductor
Person human Q6012679
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Karl Nissen

Summary

Karl Nissen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on February 27, 1879[3]. He died on May 14, 1920[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], conductor[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Nissen was born in Oslo[2].
  • Karl Nissen was born on February 27, 1879[3].
  • Karl Nissen died on May 14, 1920[4].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].
  • Karl Nissen's father was Oscar Nissen[11].
  • Karl Nissen's mother was Erika Nissen[12].
  • Karl Nissen was married to Aagot Nissen[13].
  • A child of Karl Nissen was Putti Rasmussen[14].
  • Karl Nissen held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Karl Nissen worked as a journalist[5].
  • Karl Nissen's professions included conductor[6].
  • Karl Nissen's professions included pianist[7].
  • Karl Nissen's professions included music critic[8].
  • Karl Nissen received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[16].
  • Karl Nissen is recorded as male[17].
  • Karl Nissen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karl Nissen's Commons category is recorded as Karl Nissen[19].
  • Karl Nissen's family name is recorded as Nissen[20].
  • Karl Nissen's given name is recorded as Karl[21].
  • Karl Nissen's instrument is recorded as piano[22].
  • Karl Nissen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[23].
  • Karl Nissen's start of work period is recorded as 1897[24].

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Origins and Family

Karl Nissen was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on February 27, 1879[3]. His father was Oscar Nissen[11]. His mother was Erika Nissen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5], conductor[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].

Recognition

Karl Nissen received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[16].

Personal Life

Among Karl Nissen's spouses was Aagot Nissen[13]. A child of him was Putti Rasmussen[14].

Death and Burial

Karl Nissen died on May 14, 1920[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Nissen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Karl Nissen born?

Born in Oslo[2], Karl Nissen…

Who were Karl Nissen's parents?

Karl Nissen's father was Oscar Nissen[11]. Karl Nissen's mother was Erika Nissen[12].

Who was Karl Nissen married to?

Karl Nissen's spouses include Aagot Nissen[13].

What did Karl Nissen do for work?

Karl Nissen worked as journalist[5], conductor[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].

What awards did Karl Nissen receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . begravdeioslo.no. begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of ['Q1782618', 'Q219551']
    Occupation journalist, conductor, pianist +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
  2. 28d ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student ['Q3268879', 'Q17429013', 'Q139621357']
    Sex or gender male
    Father Oscar Nissen
    Given name Karl
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1066]]: [[Q1782618]]"
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