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Olaus Thortveit

feldspar and mineral exporter from Iveland, Norway (1872-1917)
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Olaus Thortveit

Summary

Olaus Thortveit is a human[1]. He was born in Iveland Municipality[2]. He was born on October 1, 1872[3]. He died in Iveland Municipality[4]. He died on June 15, 1917[5]. He worked as an engineer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Iveland Municipality[2], Olaus Thortveit…
  • Olaus Thortveit passed away in Iveland Municipality[4].
  • Olaus Thortveit was born on October 1, 1872[3].
  • Olaus Thortveit died on June 15, 1917[5].
  • Olaus Thortveit held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Olaus Thortveit's professions included engineer[6].
  • Olaus Thortveit received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[8].
  • Olaus Thortveit is recorded as male[9].
  • Olaus Thortveit's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Olaus Thortveit's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Thortveit (engineer)[11].
  • Olaus Thortveit's family name is recorded as Thortveit[12].
  • Olaus Thortveit's given name is recorded as Olaus[13].

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Origins and Family

Olaus Thortveit's place of birth was Iveland Municipality[2]. He was born on October 1, 1872[3].

Career and Affiliations

Olaus Thortveit worked as an engineer[6].

Recognition

Olaus Thortveit received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[8].

Death and Burial

Olaus Thortveit died on June 15, 1917[5]. He died in Iveland Municipality[4].

FAQs

Where was Olaus Thortveit born?

Olaus Thortveit's place of birth was Iveland Municipality[2].

Where did Olaus Thortveit die?

Olaus Thortveit died in Iveland Municipality[4].

What did Olaus Thortveit do for work?

Olaus Thortveit worked as engineer[6].

What awards did Olaus Thortveit receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q15221937. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q15221937. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Q15221937. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Q15221937. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → King's Medal of Merit in Gold
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    Date of birth → +1872-10-01T00:00:00Z
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