Olav Thon

Summary

Olav Thon is a human^[1]. Born in Ål^[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1923^[3]. He died on November 16, 2024^[4]. He worked as a real estate entrepreneur^[5], philanthropist^[6], hotel owner^[7], real estate developer^[8], and business magnate^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Ål^[2], Olav Thon…
• Olav Thon was born on June 29, 1923^[3].
• Olav Thon died on November 16, 2024^[4].
• Olav Thon was married to Q131830942^[11].
• Olav Thon held citizenship in Norway^[12].
• Olav Thon worked as a real estate entrepreneur^[5].
• Olav Thon's professions included philanthropist^[6].
• Olav Thon worked as a hotel owner^[7].
• Olav Thon's professions included real estate developer^[8].
• Olav Thon's professions included business magnate^[9].
• Olav Thon's education included a stint at Treider College^[13].
• Olav Thon received the The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award^[14].
• Olav Thon received the Mountain Goat of the Year^[15].
• Olav Thon received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎^[16].
• Olav Thon received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[17].
• Olav Thon received the honorary doctor at Karlstad University^[18].
• Olav Thon was a member of With Israel for Peace^[19].
• Olav Thon was a member of Norwegian Trekking Association^[20].
• Olav Thon was a member of Order of St. Olav^[21].
• Olav Thon's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].
• Olav Thon is recorded as male^[23].
• Olav Thon's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Olav Thon's Commons category is recorded as Olav Thon^[25].
• Olav Thon's family name is recorded as Thon^[26].
• Olav Thon's given name is recorded as Olav^[27].

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Origins and Family

Olav Thon's place of birth was Ål^[2]. He was born on June 29, 1923^[3].

Education

Olav Thon's education included a stint at Treider College^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include real estate entrepreneur^[5], philanthropist^[6], hotel owner^[7], real estate developer^[8], and business magnate^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award^[14], an award^[28], in Norway^[29]; Mountain Goat of the Year^[15], an award^[30], in Norway^[31], founded in 2001^[32]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎^[16], a grade of an order^[33], in Norway^[34]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[17], a grade of an order^[35], in Sweden^[36]; and honorary doctor at Karlstad University^[18], an award^[37], in Sweden^[38].

Personal Life

Among Olav Thon's spouses was Q131830942^[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].

Death and Burial

Olav Thon died on November 16, 2024^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olav Thon include he Foundation’s International Research Award^[39], a science award^[40], in Norway^[41].

Why It Matters

Olav Thon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42]

Entities named for him include he Foundation’s International Research Award^[39], a science award^[40], in Norway^[41].

FAQs

Where was Olav Thon born?

Olav Thon's place of birth was Ål^[2].

Who was Olav Thon married to?

Olav Thon's spouses include Q131830942^[11].

What did Olav Thon do for work?

Olav Thon worked as real estate entrepreneur^[5], philanthropist^[6], hotel owner^[7], real estate developer^[8], and business magnate^[9].

Where did Olav Thon go to school?

Olav Thon was educated at Treider College^[13].

What awards did Olav Thon receive?

Honors received include The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award^[14], Mountain Goat of the Year^[15], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎^[16], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[17].