Mikkjel Fønhus

Norwegian writer (1894–1973)
Person human Q3163004
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Mikkjel Fønhus

Summary

Mikkjel Fønhus is a human[1]. Born in Sør-Aurdal[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1894[3]. He passed away in Sør-Aurdal[4]. He died on October 28, 1973[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and explorer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mikkjel Fønhus was born in Sør-Aurdal[2].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus passed away in Sør-Aurdal[4].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus was born on March 14, 1894[3].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus died on October 28, 1973[5].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus worked as a writer[6].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus worked as a journalist[7].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus worked as an explorer[8].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus received the King's Medal of Merit[11].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus received the Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment[12].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus received the Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[13].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus received the Gyldendal's Endowment[14].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus is recorded as male[15].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's residence is recorded as Sør-Aurdal[17].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's family name is recorded as Fønhus[18].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's given name is recorded as Mikkjel[19].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's official website is recorded as https://www.mikkjelfonhus.no/[20].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's described by source is recorded as Hvem er Hvem?[21].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's described by source is recorded as Q116057105[22].
  • Mikkjel Fønhus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[23].

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Origins and Family

Mikkjel Fønhus was born in Sør-Aurdal[2]. He was born on March 14, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and explorer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include King's Medal of Merit[11], a medallion[24], in Norway[25], founded in 1908[26]; Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment[12], a literary award[27], in Norway[28]; Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[13], a literary award[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1963[31]; and Gyldendal's Endowment[14], a literary award[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1934[34], headquartered in Oslo Municipality[35].

Death and Burial

Mikkjel Fønhus died on October 28, 1973[5]. He passed away in Sør-Aurdal[4].

Why It Matters

Mikkjel Fønhus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Mikkjel Fønhus born?

Mikkjel Fønhus's place of birth was Sør-Aurdal[2].

Where did Mikkjel Fønhus die?

Mikkjel Fønhus passed away in Sør-Aurdal[4].

What did Mikkjel Fønhus do for work?

Mikkjel Fønhus worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and explorer[8].

What awards did Mikkjel Fønhus receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit[11], Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment[12], Språklig Samlings Literature Prize[13], and Gyldendal's Endowment[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Q116057105. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · RealityBites · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'nn', 'no', 'pl', 'sv']
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  2. 6w ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-08-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Sør-Aurdal
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem?, Q116057105
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Sør-Aurdal
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Norwegian
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