Ole Hallesby

Norwegian theologian (1879-1961)
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Ole Hallesby

Summary

Ole Hallesby is a human[1]. Born in Aremark Municipality[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1879[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on November 22, 1961[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ole Hallesby's place of birth was Aremark Municipality[2].
  • Ole Hallesby passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Ole Hallesby was born on August 5, 1879[3].
  • Ole Hallesby died on November 22, 1961[5].
  • Ole Hallesby is buried at Vestre Aker cemetery[10].
  • Ole Hallesby was married to Mia Hallesby[11].
  • Ole Hallesby held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Ole Hallesby's professions included theologian[6].
  • Ole Hallesby's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ole Hallesby worked as a writer[8].
  • Ole Hallesby was employed by University of Oslo[13].
  • Ole Hallesby's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Ole Hallesby is recorded as male[15].
  • Ole Hallesby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ole Hallesby's Commons category is recorded as Ole Hallesby[17].
  • Ole Hallesby's family name is recorded as Hallesby[18].
  • Ole Hallesby's given name is recorded as Ole[19].
  • Ole Hallesby's relative is recorded as Einar Lunde[20].
  • Ole Hallesby's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[21].
  • Ole Hallesby's described by source is recorded as Norsk biografisk leksikon[22].
  • Ole Hallesby's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[23].
  • Ole Hallesby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[24].
  • Ole Hallesby's subject has role is recorded as political prisoner[25].

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Origins and Family

Ole Hallesby's place of birth was Aremark Municipality[2]. He was born on August 5, 1879[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Among Ole Hallesby's employers was University of Oslo[13].

Personal Life

Among Ole Hallesby's spouses was Mia Hallesby[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Ole Hallesby died on November 22, 1961[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vestre Aker cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ole Hallesby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Ole Hallesby born?

Ole Hallesby was born in Aremark Municipality[2].

Where did Ole Hallesby die?

Ole Hallesby passed away in Oslo[4].

Who was Ole Hallesby married to?

Ole Hallesby's spouses include Mia Hallesby[11].

What did Ole Hallesby do for work?

Ole Hallesby worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . begravdeioslo.no. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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