Leif Ryvarden

Norwegian mycologist and writer (born 1935)
Person human Q4567813
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Leif Ryvarden

Summary

Leif Ryvarden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bergen[2]. He was born on August 9, 1935[3]. He worked as a mycologist[4], botanist[5], professor[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leif Ryvarden's place of birth was Bergen[2].
  • Leif Ryvarden was born on August 9, 1935[3].
  • Leif Ryvarden was born on January 1, 1935[10].
  • Leif Ryvarden held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Leif Ryvarden's professions included mycologist[4].
  • Leif Ryvarden's professions included botanist[5].
  • Leif Ryvarden's professions included professor[6].
  • Leif Ryvarden's professions included botanical collector[7].
  • Leif Ryvarden's professions included scientific collector[8].
  • Leif Ryvarden's field of work was mycology[12].
  • Leif Ryvarden was employed by University of Oslo[13].
  • Leif Ryvarden's education included a stint at University of Oslo[14].
  • Leif Ryvarden received the award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[15].
  • Leif Ryvarden received the The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[16].
  • Leif Ryvarden received the Brage Prize for non-fiction[17].
  • Leif Ryvarden received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Leif Ryvarden was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Leif Ryvarden is recorded as male[20].
  • Leif Ryvarden's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Leif Ryvarden's family name is recorded as Ryvarden[22].
  • Leif Ryvarden's given name is recorded as Leif[23].
  • Leif Ryvarden's collection items at is recorded as New Zealand Fungarium[24].
  • Leif Ryvarden's collection items at is recorded as International Collection of Microorganisms from Plants[25].
  • Leif Ryvarden's collection items at is recorded as Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[26].
  • Leif Ryvarden's collection items at is recorded as National Herbarium of Victoria[27].

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Origins and Family

Leif Ryvarden's place of birth was Bergen[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 9, 1935[3] and January 1, 1935[10].

Education

Leif Ryvarden was educated at University of Oslo[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mycologist[4], botanist[5], professor[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8]. Leif Ryvarden's field of work was mycology[12]. He was employed by University of Oslo[13].

Recognition

Awards received include award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[15], a science award[28], in Norway[29]; The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[16], an award[30], in Norway[31]; Brage Prize for non-fiction[17], a class of award[32], founded in 1992[33]; and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[34], in Norway[35].

Why It Matters

Leif Ryvarden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Leif Ryvarden born?

Leif Ryvarden was born in Bergen[2].

What did Leif Ryvarden do for work?

Leif Ryvarden worked as mycologist[4], botanist[5], professor[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Leif Ryvarden go to school?

Leif Ryvarden was educated at University of Oslo[14].

What awards did Leif Ryvarden receive?

Honors received include award for good science communication from the University of Oslo[15], The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[16], Brage Prize for non-fiction[17], and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . mn.uio.no. mn.uio.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Leif
    Field of work mycology
    Family name Johansen, Ryvarden
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