Knut Liestøl

Norwegian politician (1881-1952)
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Knut Liestøl

Summary

Knut Liestøl is a human[1]. Born in Åseral Municipality[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1881[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on June 26, 1952[5]. He worked as a professor[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Knut Liestøl's place of birth was Åseral Municipality[2].
  • Knut Liestøl passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Knut Liestøl was born on November 13, 1881[3].
  • Knut Liestøl was born on 1881[9].
  • Knut Liestøl died on June 26, 1952[5].
  • Knut Liestøl died on 1952[10].
  • A child of Knut Liestøl was Aslak Liestøl[11].
  • Knut Liestøl held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Knut Liestøl worked as a professor[6].
  • Knut Liestøl's professions included politician[7].
  • Knut Liestøl's field of work was folkloristics[13].
  • Knut Liestøl held the position of Minister of Education and Church Affairs[14].
  • Knut Liestøl was employed by University of Oslo[15].
  • Knut Liestøl's doctoral advisor was Moltke Moe[16].
  • Knut Liestøl received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17].
  • Knut Liestøl received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[18].
  • Knut Liestøl was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Knut Liestøl was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20].
  • Knut Liestøl is recorded as male[21].
  • Knut Liestøl's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Knut Liestøl was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • Knut Liestøl's Commons category is recorded as Knut Liestøl[24].
  • Knut Liestøl earned the academic degree of Candidatus philologiæ[25].
  • Knut Liestøl's family name is recorded as Liestøl[26].
  • Knut Liestøl's given name is recorded as Knut[27].

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Origins and Family

Knut Liestøl's place of birth was Åseral Municipality[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 1881[3] and 1881[9].

Education

Knut Liestøl's doctoral advisor was Moltke Moe[16]. He earned the academic degree of Candidatus philologiæ[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6] and politician[7]. Knut Liestøl's field of work was folkloristics[13]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[15]. He held the position of Minister of Education and Church Affairs[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17], a science award[28], in Norway[29] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[18], a grade of an order[30], in Iceland[31], founded in 1921[32].

Personal Life

A child of Knut Liestøl was Aslak Liestøl[11]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1952[5] and 1952[10]. Knut Liestøl passed away in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Knut Liestøl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Knut Liestøl born?

Born in Åseral Municipality[2], Knut Liestøl…

Where did Knut Liestøl die?

Knut Liestøl died in Oslo[4].

What did Knut Liestøl do for work?

Knut Liestøl worked as professor[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Knut Liestøl receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[17] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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