Lars Oftedal

Norwegian politician, priest and contributing editor (1838-1900)
Person human Q1806306
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Summary

Lars Oftedal was born on December 27, 1838[1], in Stavanger[2]. He died on May 2, 1900[3], in Stavanger[4]. He worked as a politician[5], editing staff[6], journalist[7], hymnwriter[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Lars Oftedal[11], Q140970798[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
  • Occupation: theologian[14], priest[15]
  • Position held: member of the Parliament of Norway[16], deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[17]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[18]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[22], Moderate Liberal Party[23]
  • Commons category: Lars Oftedal[24]
  • Family name: Oftedal[25]
  • Given name: Lars[26]
  • Work location: Oslo[27]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[29]
  • Name in native language: Lars Oftedal[30]
  • Sibling: Sven Oftedal[31], Q134576744[32]

Why It Matters

Lars Oftedal has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Lars Oftedal born?

Lars Oftedal's place of birth was Stavanger[2].

Where did Lars Oftedal die?

Lars Oftedal died in Stavanger[4].

What did Lars Oftedal do for work?

Lars Oftedal worked as a politician[5], editing staff[6], journalist[7], hymnwriter[8], and Lutheran pastor[9].

Where did Lars Oftedal go to school?

Lars Oftedal was educated at University of Oslo[18].

What awards did Lars Oftedal receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

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. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, editing staff, journalist +4
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  2. 7w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Lars Oftedal, Q140970798
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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