Ole Jacob Broch

Norwegian scholar and politician (1818-1889)
Person human Q1367532
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Ole Jacob Broch

Summary

Ole Jacob Broch is a human[1]. He was born in Fredrikstad Municipality[2]. He was born on January 14, 1818[3]. He died in Sèvres[4]. He died on February 5, 1889[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], economist[8], politician[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ole Jacob Broch was born in Fredrikstad Municipality[2].
  • Born in Fredrikstad[12], Ole Jacob Broch…
  • Ole Jacob Broch passed away in Sèvres[4].
  • Ole Jacob Broch was born on January 14, 1818[3].
  • Ole Jacob Broch was born on January 4, 1818[13].
  • Ole Jacob Broch died on February 5, 1889[5].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[14].
  • Ole Jacob Broch's father was Johan Jørgen Broch[15].
  • Among Ole Jacob Broch's spouses was Q137673779[16].
  • A child of Ole Jacob Broch was Johan Jørgen Broch[17].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held citizenship in Norway[18].
  • Ole Jacob Broch's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Ole Jacob Broch worked as a physicist[7].
  • Ole Jacob Broch worked as an economist[8].
  • Ole Jacob Broch's professions included politician[9].
  • Ole Jacob Broch worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Ole Jacob Broch worked as a scientist[19].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[20].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of Minister of the Navy and Postal Affairs[21].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[22].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[23].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[24].
  • Ole Jacob Broch held the position of Minister of the Navy and Postal Affairs[25].
  • Among Ole Jacob Broch's employers was University of Oslo[26].
  • Among Ole Jacob Broch's employers was Hartvig Nissen School[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Fredrikstad Municipality[2], a municipality of Norway[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1567[30] and Fredrikstad[12], an administrative centre[31], in Norway[32]. Recorded date of birth include January 14, 1818[3] and January 4, 1818[13]. Ole Jacob Broch's father was Johan Jørgen Broch[15].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[33], a public university[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1811[36], headquartered in Blindern[37]; Kristiansand Cathedral School[38], an upper secondary school in Norway[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1686[41]; École polytechnique[42], a grande école[43], in France[44], founded in 1794[45], headquartered in Palaiseau[46]; and Collège de France[47], a higher education institution[48], in France[49], founded in 1530[50], headquartered in Paris[51]. Ole Jacob Broch studied under Bernt Michael Holmboe[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], economist[8], politician[9], university teacher[10], and scientist[19]. Employers include University of Oslo[26], a public university[53], in Norway[54], founded in 1811[55], headquartered in Blindern[56]; Hartvig Nissen School[27], an upper secondary school in Norway[57], in Norway[58], founded in 1849[59], headquartered in Oslo[60]; and Norwegian Military Academy[61]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[20], a position[62], in Norway[63]; Minister of the Navy and Postal Affairs[21], a position[64], in Norway[65]; deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[22], a position[66], in Norway[67]; Q76419138[68]; chairperson[69], a type of position[70]; and director[71], a profession[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[73], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[74], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[75].

Personal Life

Among Ole Jacob Broch's spouses was Q137673779[16]. A child of him was Johan Jørgen Broch[17].

Death and Burial

Ole Jacob Broch died on February 5, 1889[5]. He died in Sèvres[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[14].

Why It Matters

Ole Jacob Broch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Ole Jacob Broch born?

Ole Jacob Broch's place of birth was Fredrikstad Municipality[2].

Where did Ole Jacob Broch die?

Ole Jacob Broch died in Sèvres[4].

Who were Ole Jacob Broch's parents?

Ole Jacob Broch's father was Johan Jørgen Broch[15].

Who was Ole Jacob Broch married to?

Ole Jacob Broch's spouses include Q137673779[16].

What did Ole Jacob Broch do for work?

Ole Jacob Broch worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], economist[8], politician[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Ole Jacob Broch go to school?

Ole Jacob Broch was educated at University of Oslo[33], Kristiansand Cathedral School[38], École polytechnique[42], and Collège de France[47].

What awards did Ole Jacob Broch receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[73], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[74], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[75].

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian, French
    Father Johan Jørgen Broch
    Relative Theodor Christian Broch
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