Nicolai Wergeland

Father of the Constitution of Norway (1780-1848)
Person human Q1970882
Nicolai Wergeland
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Nicolai Wergeland

Summary

Nicolai Wergeland is a human[1]. Born in Hosanger[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1780[3]. He passed away in Eidsvoll[4]. He died on March 25, 1848[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nicolai Wergeland's place of birth was Hosanger[2].
  • Nicolai Wergeland died in Eidsvoll[4].
  • Nicolai Wergeland was born on November 9, 1780[3].
  • Nicolai Wergeland died on March 25, 1848[5].
  • Among Nicolai Wergeland's spouses was Alette Dorothea Wergeland[11].
  • A child of Nicolai Wergeland was Henrik Wergeland[12].
  • A child of Nicolai Wergeland was Camilla Collett[13].
  • A child of Nicolai Wergeland was Joseph Frantz Oscar Wergeland[14].
  • A child of Nicolai Wergeland was Augusta Antoinette Wergeland Vedøe[15].
  • A child of Nicolai Wergeland was Harald Titus Alexis Wergeland[16].
  • Nicolai Wergeland held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Nicolai Wergeland worked as a theologian[6].
  • Nicolai Wergeland worked as a politician[7].
  • Nicolai Wergeland worked as a writer[8].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's professions included Lutheran pastor[9].
  • Nicolai Wergeland held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[18].
  • Nicolai Wergeland held the position of member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[19].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[20].
  • Nicolai Wergeland received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Nicolai Wergeland is recorded as male[23].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's Commons category is recorded as Nicolai Wergeland[25].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's family name is recorded as Wergeland[26].
  • Nicolai Wergeland's given name is recorded as Nicolai[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicolai Wergeland's place of birth was Hosanger[2]. He was born on November 9, 1780[3].

Education

Nicolai Wergeland was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. Positions held include deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[18], a position[28], in Norway[29] and member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[19], a position[30], in Norway[31].

Recognition

Nicolai Wergeland received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].

Personal Life

Among Nicolai Wergeland's spouses was Alette Dorothea Wergeland[11]. Children include Henrik Wergeland[12], a poet[32], 1808–1845[33], of Norway[34]; Camilla Collett[13], an essayist[35], 1813–1895[36], of Norway[37]; Joseph Frantz Oscar Wergeland[14], a cartographer[38], 1815–1895[39], of Norway[40], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[41]; Augusta Antoinette Wergeland Vedøe[15], 1810–1874[42], of Norway[43]; and Harald Titus Alexis Wergeland[16], 1811–1893[44], of Norway[45]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Nicolai Wergeland died on March 25, 1848[5]. He died in Eidsvoll[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolai Wergeland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Nicolai Wergeland born?

Nicolai Wergeland's place of birth was Hosanger[2].

Where did Nicolai Wergeland die?

Nicolai Wergeland passed away in Eidsvoll[4].

Who was Nicolai Wergeland married to?

Nicolai Wergeland's spouses include Alette Dorothea Wergeland[11].

What did Nicolai Wergeland do for work?

Nicolai Wergeland worked as theologian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and Lutheran pastor[9].

Where did Nicolai Wergeland go to school?

Nicolai Wergeland was educated at Bergen Cathedral School[20].

What awards did Nicolai Wergeland receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . snl.no. snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
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  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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