Karl Rolvaag

American diplomat (1913-1990)
Person human Q442622
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Karl Rolvaag

Summary

Karl Rolvaag is a human[1]. His place of birth was Northfield[2]. He was born on July 18, 1913[3]. He passed away in Northfield[4]. He died on December 20, 1990[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and commandant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Rolvaag was born in Northfield[2].
  • Karl Rolvaag died in Northfield[4].
  • Karl Rolvaag was born on July 18, 1913[3].
  • Karl Rolvaag died on December 20, 1990[5].
  • Burial took place at Oaklawn Cemetery[10].
  • Karl Rolvaag's father was Ole Edvart Rølvaag[11].
  • Karl Rolvaag held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Karl Rolvaag worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Karl Rolvaag's professions included politician[7].
  • Karl Rolvaag's professions included commandant[8].
  • Karl Rolvaag held the position of Governor of Minnesota[13].
  • Karl Rolvaag held the position of ambassador[14].
  • Karl Rolvaag held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota[15].
  • Karl Rolvaag was educated at St. Olaf College[16].
  • Karl Rolvaag received the Silver Star[17].
  • Karl Rolvaag received the Purple Heart[18].
  • Karl Rolvaag's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Karl Rolvaag is recorded as male[20].
  • Karl Rolvaag's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Karl Rolvaag was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Karl Rolvaag's Commons category is recorded as Karl Rolvaag[23].
  • Karl Rolvaag was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Karl Rolvaag's family name is recorded as Rolvaag[25].
  • Karl Rolvaag's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Karl Rolvaag's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Northfield[2], Karl Rolvaag… he was born on July 18, 1913[3]. His father was Ole Edvart Rølvaag[11].

Education

Karl Rolvaag was educated at St. Olaf College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and commandant[8]. Positions held include Governor of Minnesota[13], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1858[30]; ambassador[14], a diplomatic rank[31]; and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota[15], a position[32], in United States[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Star[17], a star[34], in United States[35], founded in 1918[36] and Purple Heart[18], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1932[39].

Personal Life

Karl Rolvaag's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Karl Rolvaag died on December 20, 1990[5]. He passed away in Northfield[4]. Burial took place at Oaklawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Rolvaag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Karl Rolvaag born?

Karl Rolvaag's place of birth was Northfield[2].

Where did Karl Rolvaag die?

Karl Rolvaag passed away in Northfield[4].

Who were Karl Rolvaag's parents?

Karl Rolvaag's father was Ole Edvart Rølvaag[11].

What did Karl Rolvaag do for work?

Karl Rolvaag worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and commandant[8].

Where did Karl Rolvaag go to school?

Karl Rolvaag was educated at St. Olaf College[16].

What awards did Karl Rolvaag receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[17] and Purple Heart[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Nordisk Tidende. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Nordisk Tidende. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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