Ole Edvart Rølvaag

Norwegian-American novelist
Person human Q523105
Ole Edvart Rølvaag
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Ole Edvart Rølvaag

Summary

Ole Edvart Rølvaag is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dønna Municipality[2]. He was born on April 22, 1876[3]. He passed away in Northfield[4]. He died on November 5, 1931[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's place of birth was Dønna Municipality[2].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag passed away in Northfield[4].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag was born on April 22, 1876[3].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag died on November 5, 1931[5].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Ole Edvart Rølvaag was Karl Rolvaag[10].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's professions included novelist[6].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag worked as a writer[7].
  • Among Ole Edvart Rølvaag's employers was St. Olaf College[13].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's education included a stint at Augustana Academy[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ole Edvart Rølvaag is I de dage - : fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika[15].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag received the Order of St. Olav[16].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag is recorded as male[18].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's Commons category is recorded as Ole Edvart Rølvaag[20].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's family name is recorded as Rølvåg[21].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's given name is recorded as Ole[22].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[23].
  • Ole Edvart Rølvaag's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[24].

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Origins and Family

Ole Edvart Rølvaag was born in Dønna Municipality[2]. He was born on April 22, 1876[3].

Education

Ole Edvart Rølvaag's education included a stint at Augustana Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7]. Among Ole Edvart Rølvaag's employers was St. Olaf College[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ole Edvart Rølvaag is I de dage - : fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika[15].

Recognition

Ole Edvart Rølvaag received the Order of St. Olav[16].

Personal Life

A child of Ole Edvart Rølvaag was Karl Rolvaag[10]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].

Death and Burial

Ole Edvart Rølvaag died on November 5, 1931[5]. He passed away in Northfield[4]. He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ole Edvart Rølvaag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Ole Edvart Rølvaag born?

Born in Dønna Municipality[2], Ole Edvart Rølvaag…

Where did Ole Edvart Rølvaag die?

Ole Edvart Rølvaag died in Northfield[4].

What did Ole Edvart Rølvaag do for work?

Ole Edvart Rølvaag worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Ole Edvart Rølvaag go to school?

Ole Edvart Rølvaag was educated at Augustana Academy[14].

What awards did Ole Edvart Rølvaag receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Olav[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0107287-Rolvaag-Ole-Edvart-18761931
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  2. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Order of St. Olav
    Employer St. Olaf College
    Employer
    Sex or gender male
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