Ottar Grønvik

Norwegian philologist and runologist (1916–2008)
Person human Q552509
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Ottar Grønvik

Summary

Ottar Grønvik is a human[1]. He was born in Nordre Aker[2]. He was born on October 21, 1916[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on May 15, 2008[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philologist[7], runologist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nordre Aker[2], Ottar Grønvik…
  • Ottar Grønvik passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Ottar Grønvik was born on October 21, 1916[3].
  • Ottar Grønvik died on May 15, 2008[5].
  • Ottar Grønvik held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Ottar Grønvik worked as a linguist[6].
  • Ottar Grønvik worked as a philologist[7].
  • Ottar Grønvik worked as a runologist[8].
  • Ottar Grønvik worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Ottar Grønvik worked as a germanist[10].
  • Ottar Grønvik's field of work was runic script[13].
  • Ottar Grønvik's field of work was Scandinavian studies[14].
  • Among Ottar Grønvik's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Ottar Grønvik received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].
  • Ottar Grønvik is recorded as male[17].
  • Ottar Grønvik's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ottar Grønvik's family name is recorded as Grønvik[19].
  • Ottar Grønvik's given name is recorded as Ottar[20].
  • Ottar Grønvik's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[21].

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Origins and Family

Ottar Grønvik's place of birth was Nordre Aker[2]. He was born on October 21, 1916[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philologist[7], runologist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10]. Fields of work include runic script[13], a natural writing system[22], founded in 0300[23] and Scandinavian studies[14], an academic discipline[24]. Ottar Grønvik was employed by University of Oslo[15].

Recognition

Ottar Grønvik received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

Death and Burial

Ottar Grønvik died on May 15, 2008[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Ottar Grønvik ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ottar Grønvik born?

Born in Nordre Aker[2], Ottar Grønvik…

Where did Ottar Grønvik die?

Ottar Grønvik passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Ottar Grønvik do for work?

Ottar Grønvik worked as linguist[6], philologist[7], runologist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10].

What awards did Ottar Grønvik receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Norwegian prisoner register person id 29055
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    Occupation linguist, philologist, runologist +2
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