Otto Jensen

Norwegian bishop (1856-1918)
Person human Q1790851
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Summary

Otto Jensen was born on September 11, 1856[1], in Kongsberg[2]. He died on February 26, 1918[3], in Hamar Municipality[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and Lutheran pastor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[8]
  • Child: Eivind Berggrav[9], Grete Berggrav[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Position held: Lutheran bishop of Hamar[12], Minister of Education and Church Affairs[13]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Otto Jensen[17]
  • Residence: Skjeberg Municipality[18]
  • Family name: Jensen[19]
  • Given name: Otto[20]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21], Norsk biografisk leksikon[22], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[23]
  • Different from: Otto Jensen[24]
  • P14573: 1452[25]

Why It Matters

Otto Jensen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Otto Jensen born?

Otto Jensen's place of birth was Kongsberg[2].

Where did Otto Jensen die?

Otto Jensen died in Hamar Municipality[4].

What did Otto Jensen do for work?

Otto Jensen worked as a politician[5] and Lutheran pastor[6].

What awards did Otto Jensen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . begravdeioslo.no. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 2 : Biografier L-Ø : samt tillæg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915–1945. B. 1 : Biografier : med tillegg til Tallak Lindstøl: Stortinget og Statsraadet 1814–1914. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Residence → Skjeberg Municipality
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  4. 23w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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