Oluf Rygh

Norwegian archaeologist (1833–1899)
Person human Q1345868
Oluf Rygh
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Oluf Rygh

Summary

Oluf Rygh is a human[1]. Born in Verdal[2], he… he was born on +1833-09-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Nome Municipality[4]. He died on +1899-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Oluf Rygh's place of birth was Verdal[2].
  • Oluf Rygh died in Nome Municipality[4].
  • Oluf Rygh was born on +1833-09-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Oluf Rygh died on +1899-08-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Oluf Rygh's father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].
  • Oluf Rygh held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Oluf Rygh's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a prehistorian[8].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a philologist[9].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a historian[10].
  • Oluf Rygh's professions included university teacher[14].
  • Among Oluf Rygh's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Oluf Rygh's education included a stint at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].
  • Oluf Rygh was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[17].
  • Oluf Rygh's image is recorded as Prof oluf rygh.jpg[18].
  • Oluf Rygh is recorded as male[19].
  • Oluf Rygh's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Oluf Rygh was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[21].
  • Oluf Rygh's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081553053[22].
  • Oluf Rygh's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 74610465[23].
  • Oluf Rygh's GND ID is recorded as 116712600[24].
  • Oluf Rygh's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nr95044727[25].
  • Oluf Rygh's IdRef ID is recorded as 136768954[26].
  • Oluf Rygh's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA09513354[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Verdal[2], Oluf Rygh… he was born on +1833-09-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].

Education

Oluf Rygh was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], historian[10], and university teacher[14]. Oluf Rygh was employed by University of Oslo[15].

Personal Life

Oluf Rygh was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[21].

Death and Burial

Oluf Rygh died on +1899-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Nome Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Oluf Rygh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Oluf Rygh born?

Oluf Rygh was born in Verdal[2].

Where did Oluf Rygh die?

Oluf Rygh died in Nome Municipality[4].

Who were Oluf Rygh's parents?

Oluf Rygh's father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].

What did Oluf Rygh do for work?

Oluf Rygh worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Oluf Rygh go to school?

Oluf Rygh was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . CiNii Research. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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