Oscar Montelius
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Oscar Montelius
Summary
Oscar Montelius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Maria Magdalena parish[2]. He was born on September 9, 1843[3]. He died in Maria Magdalena parish[4]. He died on November 4, 1921[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Oscar Montelius's place of birth was Maria Magdalena parish[2].
- Oscar Montelius died in Maria Magdalena parish[4].
- Oscar Montelius was born on September 9, 1843[3].
- Oscar Montelius died on November 4, 1921[5].
- Burial took place at Q252312[10].
- Among Oscar Montelius's spouses was Agda Montelius[11].
- Oscar Montelius held citizenship in Sweden[12].
- Oscar Montelius worked as an anthropologist[6].
- Oscar Montelius's professions included archaeologist[7].
- Oscar Montelius's professions included prehistorian[8].
- Oscar Montelius held the position of Director-General of the Swedish National Heritage Board[13].
- Oscar Montelius held the position of seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[14].
- Oscar Montelius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[15].
- A notable student of Oscar Montelius was Hanna Rydh[16].
- Oscar Montelius received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17].
- Oscar Montelius received the Anders Retzius Medal[18].
- Oscar Montelius received the Professor[19].
- Oscar Montelius was a member of Swedish Academy[20].
- Oscar Montelius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[21].
- Oscar Montelius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[22].
- Oscar Montelius was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[23].
- Oscar Montelius was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24].
- Oscar Montelius is recorded as male[25].
- Oscar Montelius's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Oscar Montelius's family is recorded as Q31884970[27].
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Origins and Family
Oscar Montelius was born in Maria Magdalena parish[2]. He was born on September 9, 1843[3].
Education
Oscar Montelius was educated at Uppsala University[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8]. Positions held include Director-General of the Swedish National Heritage Board[13], a position[28], in Sweden[29] and seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[14]. A notable student of Oscar Montelius was Hanna Rydh[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], a civil decoration[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1842[32]; Anders Retzius Medal[18], an award[33], founded in 1910[34]; and Professor[19], a honorific prefix[35].
Personal Life
Among Oscar Montelius's spouses was Agda Montelius[11].
Death and Burial
Oscar Montelius died on November 4, 1921[5]. He passed away in Maria Magdalena parish[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[36]. He is buried at Q252312[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Oscar Montelius include he medal[37], an award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1947[40].
Why It Matters
Oscar Montelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of Nordic Bronze Age[43], an archaeological period[44] and Greby[45], a grave field[46], in Sweden[47]. Entities named for him include he medal[37], an award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1947[40].
FAQs
Where was Oscar Montelius born?
Oscar Montelius's place of birth was Maria Magdalena parish[2].
Where did Oscar Montelius die?
Oscar Montelius passed away in Maria Magdalena parish[4].
Who was Oscar Montelius married to?
Oscar Montelius's spouses include Agda Montelius[11].
What did Oscar Montelius do for work?
Oscar Montelius worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8].
Where did Oscar Montelius go to school?
Oscar Montelius was educated at Uppsala University[15].
What awards did Oscar Montelius receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], Anders Retzius Medal[18], and Professor[19].
What did Oscar Montelius discover?
Oscar Montelius is credited as discoverer of Nordic Bronze Age[43] and Greby[45].