Knut Helle

Norwegian historian
Person human Q4993017
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Summary

Knut Helle was born on December 19, 1930[1], in Larvik[2]. He died on June 27, 2015[3], in Bergen[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ingvild Øye[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Field of work: history of Norway[10]
  • Employer: University of Bergen[11]
  • Educated at: University of Bergen[12]
  • Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13], Sverre Steen Award[14]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Residence: Bergen Municipality[17]
  • Family name: Helle[18]
  • Given name: Knut[19]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[21]
  • Different from: Nikolay Solokhin[22]
  • Sibling: Ingvar Helle[23]

Why It Matters

Knut Helle has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Knut Helle born?

Knut Helle's place of birth was Larvik[2].

Where did Knut Helle die?

Knut Helle passed away in Bergen[4].

Who was Knut Helle married to?

Knut Helle's spouses include Ingvild Øye[8].

What did Knut Helle do for work?

Knut Helle worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Knut Helle go to school?

Knut Helle was educated at University of Bergen[12].

What awards did Knut Helle receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13] and Sverre Steen Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . historical register of persons. Retrieved . aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'no', 'pt']
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  2. 7w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id → pc00000004915678
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  3. 10w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Bergen Municipality
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem?
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Knut
    Field of work → history of Norway
    Spouse → Ingvild Øye
    Family name → Helle
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