Olav Bjaaland

Summary

Olav Bjaaland is a human^[1]. Born in Morgedal^[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1873^[3]. He died in Sauherad^[4]. He died on June 8, 1961^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], cross-country skier^[7], and Nordic combined skier^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Olav Bjaaland was born in Morgedal^[2].
• Olav Bjaaland died in Sauherad^[4].
• Olav Bjaaland was born on March 5, 1873^[3].
• Olav Bjaaland died on June 8, 1961^[5].
• Olav Bjaaland held citizenship in Norway^[10].
• Olav Bjaaland worked as an explorer^[6].
• Olav Bjaaland worked as a cross-country skier^[7].
• Olav Bjaaland's professions included Nordic combined skier^[8].
• Olav Bjaaland received the Holmenkollen Medal^[11].
• Olav Bjaaland is recorded as male^[12].
• Olav Bjaaland's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Olav Bjaaland's Commons category is recorded as Olav Bjaaland^[14].
• Olav Bjaaland's sport is recorded as Nordic combined^[15].
• Olav Bjaaland's sport is recorded as cross-country skiing^[16].
• Olav Bjaaland's family name is recorded as Bjaaland^[17].
• Olav Bjaaland's given name is recorded as Olav^[18].
• Olav Bjaaland's participant in is recorded as Amundsen's South Pole expedition^[19].
• Olav Bjaaland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian^[20].
• Olav Bjaaland's P14822 is recorded as olav-bjaaland^[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Morgedal^[2], Olav Bjaaland… he was born on March 5, 1873^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], cross-country skier^[7], and Nordic combined skier^[8].

Recognition

Olav Bjaaland received the Holmenkollen Medal^[11].

Death and Burial

Olav Bjaaland died on June 8, 1961^[5]. He passed away in Sauherad^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olav Bjaaland include Mount Bjaaland^[22], a mountain^[23].

Why It Matters

Olav Bjaaland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[25]

Entities named for him include Mount Bjaaland^[22], a mountain^[23].

FAQs

Where was Olav Bjaaland born?

Born in Morgedal^[2], Olav Bjaaland…

Where did Olav Bjaaland die?

Olav Bjaaland passed away in Sauherad^[4].

What did Olav Bjaaland do for work?

Olav Bjaaland worked as explorer^[6], cross-country skier^[7], and Nordic combined skier^[8].

What awards did Olav Bjaaland receive?

Honors received include Holmenkollen Medal^[11].