Knut Bergsland

Norwegian linguist (1914–1998)
Person human Q4179225
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Knut Bergsland

Summary

Knut Bergsland is a human[1]. Born in Oslo[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1914[3]. He died on July 9, 1998[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], eskimologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Knut Bergsland's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Knut Bergsland was born on March 7, 1914[3].
  • Knut Bergsland died on July 9, 1998[4].
  • Knut Bergsland held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Knut Bergsland worked as a linguist[5].
  • Knut Bergsland's professions included eskimologist[6].
  • Knut Bergsland worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Knut Bergsland's field of work was linguistics[10].
  • Knut Bergsland's field of work was Sámi[11].
  • Knut Bergsland was employed by University of Oslo[12].
  • Knut Bergsland received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].
  • Knut Bergsland is recorded as male[14].
  • Knut Bergsland's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Knut Bergsland's Commons category is recorded as Knut Bergsland[16].
  • Knut Bergsland's family name is recorded as Bergsland[17].
  • Knut Bergsland's given name is recorded as Knut[18].
  • Knut Bergsland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[19].
  • Knut Bergsland's sibling is recorded as Einar Bergsland[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oslo[2], Knut Bergsland… he was born on March 7, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], eskimologist[6], and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include linguistics[10], an academic discipline[21] and Sámi[11], a language family[22]. Among Knut Bergsland's employers was University of Oslo[12].

Recognition

Knut Bergsland received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].

Death and Burial

Knut Bergsland died on July 9, 1998[4].

Why It Matters

Knut Bergsland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Knut Bergsland born?

Knut Bergsland's place of birth was Oslo[2].

What did Knut Bergsland do for work?

Knut Bergsland worked as linguist[5], eskimologist[6], and university teacher[7].

What awards did Knut Bergsland receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Knut
    Field of work linguistics, Sámi
    Family name Bergsland
    Sibling Einar Bergsland
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