Otto Sverdrup
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Otto Sverdrup
Summary
Otto Sverdrup is a human[1]. Born in Bindal Municipality[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1854[3]. He died in Sandvika[4]. He died on November 26, 1930[5]. He worked as a polar explorer[6], sailor[7], traveler[8], polar exploration[9], and ship captain[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Otto Sverdrup was born in Bindal Municipality[2].
- Otto Sverdrup died in Sandvika[4].
- Otto Sverdrup was born on October 31, 1854[3].
- Otto Sverdrup died on November 26, 1930[5].
- Otto Sverdrup is buried at Vestre gravlund[12].
- A child of Otto Sverdrup was Otto Sverdrup[13].
- Otto Sverdrup held citizenship in Norway[14].
- Otto Sverdrup's professions included polar explorer[6].
- Otto Sverdrup's professions included sailor[7].
- Otto Sverdrup worked as a traveler[8].
- Otto Sverdrup worked as a polar exploration[9].
- Otto Sverdrup worked as a ship captain[10].
- Otto Sverdrup's field of work was polar expedition[15].
- A notable work attributed to Otto Sverdrup is New land; four years in the Arctic regions. Translated from the Norwegian[16].
- Otto Sverdrup received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[17].
- Otto Sverdrup received the Vega Medal[18].
- Otto Sverdrup received the Patron’s Medal[19].
- Otto Sverdrup received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].
- Otto Sverdrup received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[21].
- Otto Sverdrup received the Medal of Merit[22].
- Otto Sverdrup is recorded as male[23].
- Otto Sverdrup's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Otto Sverdrup's Commons category is recorded as Otto Sverdrup[25].
- Otto Sverdrup's family name is recorded as Sverdrup[26].
- Otto Sverdrup's given name is recorded as Otto[27].
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Origins and Family
Otto Sverdrup was born in Bindal Municipality[2]. He was born on October 31, 1854[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include polar explorer[6], sailor[7], traveler[8], polar exploration[9], and ship captain[10]. Otto Sverdrup's field of work was polar expedition[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Otto Sverdrup is New land; four years in the Arctic regions. Translated from the Norwegian[16]. Things named for him include Sverdrup Islands[28], an island group[29], in Canada[30]; HNoMS Otto Sverdrup[31], a frigate[32], in Norway[33]; MS Finnmarken[34], a ferry[35]; Sverdrup Island[36], an island[37], in Russia[38]; and Sverdrup[39], a lunar crater[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[17], a grade of an order[41], in Norway[42]; Vega Medal[18], a science award[43], in Sweden[44]; Patron’s Medal[19], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1839[47]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[21], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; and Medal of Merit[22], a medallion[52], in Denmark[53], founded in 1792[54].
Personal Life
A child of Otto Sverdrup was he[13].
Death and Burial
Otto Sverdrup died on November 26, 1930[5]. He died in Sandvika[4]. Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[12].
Why It Matters
Otto Sverdrup ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Sverdrup Islands[28], an island group[29], in Canada[30]; HNoMS Otto Sverdrup[31], a frigate[32], in Norway[33]; MS Finnmarken[34], a ferry[35]; Sverdrup Island[36], an island[37], in Russia[38]; and Sverdrup[39], a lunar crater[40].
FAQs
Where was Otto Sverdrup born?
Born in Bindal Municipality[2], Otto Sverdrup…
Where did Otto Sverdrup die?
Otto Sverdrup died in Sandvika[4].
What did Otto Sverdrup do for work?
Otto Sverdrup worked as polar explorer[6], sailor[7], traveler[8], polar exploration[9], and ship captain[10].
What awards did Otto Sverdrup receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[17], Vega Medal[18], Patron’s Medal[19], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].