Kristian Elster

Norwegian writer (1841–1881)
Person human Q550125
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Summary

Kristian Elster was born on March 4, 1841[1], in Overhalla Municipality[2]. He died on April 11, 1881[3], in Trondheim[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], journalist[6], forester[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Førde[10]
  • Child: Kristian Elster[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Elster[14]
  • Given name: Kristian[15]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[16], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[17], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[18], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[20], Danish[21]

Why It Matters

Kristian Elster is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Kristian Elster born?

Kristian Elster's place of birth was Overhalla Municipality[2].

Where did Kristian Elster die?

Kristian Elster passed away in Trondheim[4].

What did Kristian Elster do for work?

Kristian Elster worked as a literary critic[5], journalist[6], forester[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . urn.nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . digitalarkivet.no. digitalarkivet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'cs', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'nn', 'no', 'ru', 'sv']
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Svensk uppslagsbok, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978) +1
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → literary critic, journalist, forester +1
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