Olav Midttun

Norwegian philologist (1883-1972)
Person human Q3433303
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Olav Midttun

Summary

Olav Midttun is a human[1]. He was born in Kvinnherad Municipality[2]. He was born on April 8, 1883[3]. He died in Bærum Municipality[4]. He died on January 5, 1972[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], editing staff[7], biographer[8], and philologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Olav Midttun was born in Kvinnherad Municipality[2].
  • Olav Midttun passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].
  • Olav Midttun was born on April 8, 1883[3].
  • Olav Midttun died on January 5, 1972[5].
  • Olav Midttun held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Olav Midttun's professions included linguist[6].
  • Olav Midttun worked as an editing staff[7].
  • Olav Midttun worked as a biographer[8].
  • Olav Midttun worked as a philologist[9].
  • Among Olav Midttun's employers was University of Oslo[11].
  • Olav Midttun received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].
  • Olav Midttun is recorded as male[13].
  • Olav Midttun's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Olav Midttun was affiliated with the Liberal Party[15].
  • Olav Midttun's Commons category is recorded as Olav Midttun[16].
  • Olav Midttun's family name is recorded as Midttun[17].
  • Olav Midttun's given name is recorded as Olav[18].
  • Olav Midttun's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[19].
  • Olav Midttun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[20].
  • Olav Midttun's sibling is recorded as Gisle Midttun[21].
  • Olav Midttun's sibling is recorded as Jørund Midttun[22].

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Origins and Family

Olav Midttun's place of birth was Kvinnherad Municipality[2]. He was born on April 8, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], editing staff[7], biographer[8], and philologist[9]. Olav Midttun was employed by University of Oslo[11].

Recognition

Olav Midttun received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].

Personal Life

Olav Midttun was affiliated with the Liberal Party[15].

Death and Burial

Olav Midttun died on January 5, 1972[5]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

FAQs

Where was Olav Midttun born?

Olav Midttun's place of birth was Kvinnherad Municipality[2].

Where did Olav Midttun die?

Olav Midttun died in Bærum Municipality[4].

What did Olav Midttun do for work?

Olav Midttun worked as linguist[6], editing staff[7], biographer[8], and philologist[9].

What awards did Olav Midttun receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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