Knut Wigert

Norwegian actor (1916–2006)
Person human Q713132
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Knut Wigert

Summary

Knut Wigert is a human[1]. Born in Skien[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1916[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on June 14, 2006[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and resistance fighter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Knut Wigert was born in Skien[2].
  • Knut Wigert died in Oslo[4].
  • Knut Wigert was born on October 3, 1916[3].
  • Knut Wigert died on June 14, 2006[5].
  • Knut Wigert is buried at Vestre gravlund[11].
  • Knut Wigert was married to Sofie Helene Wigert[12].
  • Among Knut Wigert's spouses was Vera Dietrichson Burkoff[13].
  • Knut Wigert was married to Eva Nordlie[14].
  • Knut Wigert held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Knut Wigert worked as an actor[6].
  • Knut Wigert worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Knut Wigert worked as a film actor[8].
  • Knut Wigert worked as a resistance fighter[9].
  • Knut Wigert's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
  • Knut Wigert received the Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[17].
  • Knut Wigert received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Knut Wigert received the Ibsen medal[19].
  • Knut Wigert received the Oslo City Culture Award[20].
  • Knut Wigert received the Order of St. Olav[21].
  • Knut Wigert is recorded as male[22].
  • Knut Wigert's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Knut Wigert's Commons category is recorded as Knut Wigert[24].
  • Knut Wigert was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Knut Wigert's family name is recorded as Wigert[26].
  • Knut Wigert's given name is recorded as Knut[27].

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Origins and Family

Knut Wigert's place of birth was Skien[2]. He was born on October 3, 1916[3].

Education

Knut Wigert was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and resistance fighter[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[17], a jubilee medal[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1942[30]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[31], in Norway[32]; Ibsen medal[19], a medallion[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1984[35]; Oslo City Culture Award[20], an award[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1966[38]; and Order of St. Olav[21], an order of chivalry[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1847[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sofie Helene Wigert[12], an editor[42], 1913–1989[43], of Norway[44], awarded the Medal of St. Hallvard[45]; Vera Dietrichson Burkoff[13]; and Eva Nordlie[14].

Death and Burial

Knut Wigert died on June 14, 2006[5]. He died in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vestre gravlund[11].

Why It Matters

Knut Wigert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Knut Wigert born?

Knut Wigert was born in Skien[2].

Where did Knut Wigert die?

Knut Wigert passed away in Oslo[4].

Who was Knut Wigert married to?

Knut Wigert's spouses include Sofie Helene Wigert[12], Vera Dietrichson Burkoff[13], and Eva Nordlie[14].

What did Knut Wigert do for work?

Knut Wigert worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and resistance fighter[9].

Where did Knut Wigert go to school?

Knut Wigert was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].

What awards did Knut Wigert receive?

Honors received include Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[17], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], Ibsen medal[19], and Oslo City Culture Award[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Oslo
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    Award received Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal, Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Ibsen medal +2
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