Ottar Grønvik
Norwegian philologist and runologist (1916–2008)
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Summary
Ottar Grønvik was born on October 21, 1916[1], in Nordre Aker[2]. He died on May 15, 2008[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], runologist[7], university teacher[8], and germanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
- Occupation: student[12]
- Field of work: runic script[13], Scandinavian studies[14]
- Employer: University of Oslo[15]
- Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Grønvik[18]
- Given name: Ottar[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[20]
- Place of detention: Bredtveit prison[21]
- Subject has role: political prisoner[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[23]
Why It Matters
Ottar Grønvik is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Ottar Grønvik born?
Ottar Grønvik's place of birth was Nordre Aker[2].
Where did Ottar Grønvik die?
Ottar Grønvik passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Ottar Grønvik do for work?
Ottar Grønvik worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], runologist[7], university teacher[8], and germanist[9].
What awards did Ottar Grønvik receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].