Nils Christie
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Summary
Nils Christie was born on February 24, 1928[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on May 27, 2015[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a criminologist[5], sociologist[6], non-fiction writer[7], criminalist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (359 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[11]
- Spouse: Hedda Giertsen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Field of work: criminology[14]
- Employer: University of Oslo[15], University of Copenhagen[16]
- Educated at: Berg Upper Secondary School[17]
- Award received: Fritt Ord Award[18], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19], Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[20]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[21], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Doctoral student: Kristin Skjørten[24]
- Commons category: Nils Christie[25]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[26]
- Family name: Christie[27]
- Given name: Nils[28]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[29], Hvem er Hvem?[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[31]
- Name in native language: Nils Christie[32]
Why It Matters
Nils Christie has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Nils Christie born?
Nils Christie was born in Oslo[2].
Where did Nils Christie die?
Nils Christie passed away in Oslo[4].
Who was Nils Christie married to?
Nils Christie's spouses include Hedda Giertsen[12].
What did Nils Christie do for work?
Nils Christie worked as a criminologist[5], sociologist[6], non-fiction writer[7], criminalist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Nils Christie go to school?
Nils Christie was educated at Berg Upper Secondary School[17].
What awards did Nils Christie receive?
Honors received include Fritt Ord Award[18], Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19], and Prices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology[20].