Knut Hedemann

Norwegian diplomat (1922–2011)
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Knut Hedemann

Summary

Knut Hedemann is a human[1]. He was born in Ringsaker Municipality[2]. He was born on May 13, 1922[3]. He died on May 2, 2011[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5].

Key Facts

  • Knut Hedemann was born in Ringsaker Municipality[2].
  • Knut Hedemann was born on May 13, 1922[3].
  • Knut Hedemann died on May 2, 2011[4].
  • Knut Hedemann's father was Rudolf Hedemann[6].
  • A child of Knut Hedemann was Berit Hedemann[7].
  • Knut Hedemann held citizenship in Norway[8].
  • Knut Hedemann's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Knut Hedemann held the position of ambassador of Norway to Austria[9].
  • Knut Hedemann held the position of ambassador of Norway to Canada[10].
  • Knut Hedemann held the position of ambassador of Norway to the United States[11].
  • Knut Hedemann's education included a stint at University of Oslo[12].
  • Knut Hedemann received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[13].
  • Knut Hedemann received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[14].
  • Knut Hedemann is recorded as male[15].
  • Knut Hedemann's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Knut Hedemann's family name is recorded as Hedemann[17].
  • Knut Hedemann's given name is recorded as Knut[18].
  • Knut Hedemann's subject has role is recorded as refugee[19].
  • Knut Hedemann's subject has role is recorded as political prisoner[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ringsaker Municipality[2], Knut Hedemann… he was born on May 13, 1922[3]. His father was Rudolf Hedemann[6].

Education

Knut Hedemann was educated at University of Oslo[12].

Career and Affiliations

Knut Hedemann worked as a diplomat[5]. Positions held include ambassador of Norway to Austria[9]; ambassador of Norway to Canada[10], a position[21], in Canada[22], founded in 1955[23]; and ambassador of Norway to the United States[11], a position[24], in United States[25], founded in 1942[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[13], a grade of an order[27], in Norway[28] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[14], a grade of an order[29], in Sweden[30].

Personal Life

A child of Knut Hedemann was Berit Hedemann[7].

Death and Burial

Knut Hedemann died on May 2, 2011[4].

FAQs

Where was Knut Hedemann born?

Knut Hedemann's place of birth was Ringsaker Municipality[2].

Who were Knut Hedemann's parents?

Knut Hedemann's father was Rudolf Hedemann[6].

What did Knut Hedemann do for work?

Knut Hedemann worked as diplomat[5].

Where did Knut Hedemann go to school?

Knut Hedemann was educated at University of Oslo[12].

What awards did Knut Hedemann receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[13] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [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
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 22d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subject has role refugee, political prisoner
    Given name Knut
    Place of birth Ringsaker Municipality
    Date of death +2011-05-02T00:00:00Z
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