Olaf Devik

Norwegian physicist and civil servant (1886–1987)
Person human Q7082939
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Olaf Devik

Summary

Olaf Devik is a human[1]. Born in Gjerdrum[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1886[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on April 14, 1987[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], meteorologist[7], and geophysicist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Olaf Devik was born in Gjerdrum[2].
  • Olaf Devik passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Olaf Devik was born on December 20, 1886[3].
  • Olaf Devik died on April 14, 1987[5].
  • Olaf Devik's father was Ole Devik[10].
  • A child of Olaf Devik was Q140960750[11].
  • Olaf Devik held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Olaf Devik's professions included physicist[6].
  • Olaf Devik worked as a meteorologist[7].
  • Olaf Devik worked as a geophysicist[8].
  • Olaf Devik was employed by University of Oslo[13].
  • Olaf Devik was employed by Norwegian Institute of Technology[14].
  • Olaf Devik's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Olaf Devik received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Olaf Devik received the Order of St. Olav[17].
  • Olaf Devik received the Brøgger prize[18].
  • Olaf Devik was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Olaf Devik's religion is recorded as Christianity[20].
  • Olaf Devik is recorded as male[21].
  • Olaf Devik's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Olaf Devik's residence is recorded as Oslo Municipality[23].
  • Olaf Devik's family name is recorded as Devik[24].
  • Olaf Devik's given name is recorded as Olaf[25].
  • Olaf Devik's relative is recorded as Ole F. Harbek[26].
  • Olaf Devik's described by source is recorded as Hvem er Hvem?[27].

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Origins and Family

Olaf Devik was born in Gjerdrum[2]. He was born on December 20, 1886[3]. His father was Ole Devik[10].

Education

Olaf Devik's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], meteorologist[7], and geophysicist[8]. Employers include University of Oslo[13], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Norwegian Institute of Technology[14], a Technische Hochschule[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1910[34].

Recognition

Awards received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a Q1499804[35], in Denmark[36]; Order of St. Olav[17], an order of chivalry[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1847[39]; and Brøgger prize[18], an award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1978[42].

Personal Life

A child of Olaf Devik was Q140960750[11]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[20].

Death and Burial

Olaf Devik died on April 14, 1987[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Olaf Devik has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Olaf Devik born?

Olaf Devik was born in Gjerdrum[2].

Where did Olaf Devik die?

Olaf Devik passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Olaf Devik's parents?

Olaf Devik's father was Ole Devik[10].

What did Olaf Devik do for work?

Olaf Devik worked as physicist[6], meteorologist[7], and geophysicist[8].

Where did Olaf Devik go to school?

Olaf Devik was educated at University of Oslo[15].

What awards did Olaf Devik receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Order of St. Olav[17], and Brøgger prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Q116057105. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Q140960750
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'nn', 'no', 'sv']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q140960750]]"
  2. 8w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Oslo Municipality
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem?, Q116057105
    "/* wbeditentity-statements-multiple-properties-update:0||4 */ hvem er hvem 1948 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/7003da52874|details]])"
  3. 8w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → —
    Given name → Olaf
    Sex or gender → male
    Family name → Devik
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    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-and-other-short:0||mul */ hvem er hvem 1973 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/4296311b5d6|details]])"
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