Magnus Brostrup Landstad

Norwegian priest, hymnwriter (1802-1880)
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Magnus Brostrup Landstad
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Magnus Brostrup Landstad

Summary

Magnus Brostrup Landstad is a human[1]. Born in Måsøy Municipality[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1802[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on October 8, 1880[5]. He worked as a poet[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and folk song collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Måsøy Municipality[2], Magnus Brostrup Landstad…
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad passed away in Christiania[4].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad was born on October 7, 1802[3].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad died on October 8, 1880[5].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's father was Hans Landstad[13].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's professions included poet[6].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as a composer[8].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as a collector of fairy tales[9].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as a folk song collector[10].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as a hymnwriter[15].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad is recorded as male[18].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's Commons category is recorded as Magnus Brostrup Landstad[20].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's family name is recorded as Landstad[21].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's given name is recorded as Magnus[22].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's given name is recorded as Brostrup[23].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's relative is recorded as Hans Peter Schnitler Krag[24].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's relative is recorded as Magnus Brostrup Landstad[25].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Magnus Brostrup Landstad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Magnus Brostrup Landstad's place of birth was Måsøy Municipality[2]. He was born on October 7, 1802[3]. His father was Hans Landstad[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], folk song collector[10], and hymnwriter[15].

Recognition

Magnus Brostrup Landstad received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].

Personal Life

Magnus Brostrup Landstad's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].

Death and Burial

Magnus Brostrup Landstad died on October 8, 1880[5]. He died in Christiania[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].

Why It Matters

Magnus Brostrup Landstad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Brostrup Landstad born?

Magnus Brostrup Landstad's place of birth was Måsøy Municipality[2].

Where did Magnus Brostrup Landstad die?

Magnus Brostrup Landstad passed away in Christiania[4].

Who were Magnus Brostrup Landstad's parents?

Magnus Brostrup Landstad's father was Hans Landstad[13].

What did Magnus Brostrup Landstad do for work?

Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as poet[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and folk song collector[10].

What awards did Magnus Brostrup Landstad receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Family name Landstad
    Given name Magnus, Brostrup
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian, Danish
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