Lars Oftedal

Norwegian politician, priest and contributing editor (1838-1900)
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Lars Oftedal

Summary

Lars Oftedal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stavanger[2]. He was born on December 27, 1838[3]. He passed away in Stavanger[4]. He died on May 2, 1900[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editing staff[7], journalist[8], hymnwriter[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stavanger[2], Lars Oftedal…
  • Lars Oftedal passed away in Stavanger[4].
  • Lars Oftedal was born on December 27, 1838[3].
  • Lars Oftedal died on May 2, 1900[5].
  • A child of Lars Oftedal was Lars Oftedal[12].
  • Lars Oftedal held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Lars Oftedal's professions included politician[6].
  • Lars Oftedal's professions included editing staff[7].
  • Lars Oftedal worked as a journalist[8].
  • Lars Oftedal worked as a hymnwriter[9].
  • Lars Oftedal worked as a Lutheran pastor[10].
  • Lars Oftedal held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[14].
  • Lars Oftedal held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[15].
  • Lars Oftedal held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[16].
  • Lars Oftedal held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Lars Oftedal's education included a stint at University of Oslo[18].
  • Lars Oftedal received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Lars Oftedal's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
  • Lars Oftedal is recorded as male[21].
  • Lars Oftedal's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Lars Oftedal was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • Lars Oftedal was affiliated with the Moderate Liberal Party[24].
  • Lars Oftedal's Commons category is recorded as Lars Oftedal[25].
  • Lars Oftedal's family name is recorded as Oftedal[26].
  • Lars Oftedal's given name is recorded as Lars[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stavanger[2], Lars Oftedal… he was born on December 27, 1838[3].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editing staff[7], journalist[8], hymnwriter[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[14], a position[28], in Norway[29] and deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[15], a position[30], in Norway[31].

Recognition

Lars Oftedal received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

Personal Life

A child of Lars Oftedal was he[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party[23], a political party[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1884[34], headquartered in Venstres Hus[35] and Moderate Liberal Party[24], a political party[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1888[38].

Death and Burial

Lars Oftedal died on May 2, 1900[5]. He passed away in Stavanger[4].

Why It Matters

Lars Oftedal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Lars Oftedal born?

Born in Stavanger[2], Lars Oftedal…

Where did Lars Oftedal die?

Lars Oftedal died in Stavanger[4].

What did Lars Oftedal do for work?

Lars Oftedal worked as politician[6], editing staff[7], journalist[8], hymnwriter[9], and Lutheran pastor[10].

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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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 2 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1886-1914. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 2 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1886-1914. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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