Peder Borgen

Norwegian priest and professor
Person human Q15733604
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Peder Borgen

Summary

Peder Borgen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lillestrøm[2]. He was born on January 26, 1928[3]. He died on April 8, 2023[4]. He worked as a pastor[5], theologian[6], historian of religion[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peder Borgen's place of birth was Lillestrøm[2].
  • Peder Borgen was born on January 26, 1928[3].
  • Peder Borgen died on April 8, 2023[4].
  • Peder Borgen held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Peder Borgen's professions included pastor[5].
  • Peder Borgen worked as a theologian[6].
  • Peder Borgen worked as a historian of religion[7].
  • Peder Borgen worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Peder Borgen's field of work was theology[11].
  • Peder Borgen's field of work was history of religions[12].
  • Among Peder Borgen's employers was Norwegian University of Science and Technology[13].
  • Among Peder Borgen's employers was University of Bergen[14].
  • Peder Borgen's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Peder Borgen was educated at Drew University[16].
  • Peder Borgen received the Gunnerus Medal[17].
  • Peder Borgen received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Peder Borgen was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Peder Borgen's religion is recorded as Methodism[20].
  • Peder Borgen is recorded as male[21].
  • Peder Borgen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Peder Borgen's residence is recorded as Lillestrøm[23].
  • Peder Borgen's family name is recorded as Borgen[24].
  • Peder Borgen's given name is recorded as Peder[25].
  • Peder Borgen's work location is recorded as Bergen[26].
  • Peder Borgen's work location is recorded as Trondheim[27].

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Origins and Family

Peder Borgen was born in Lillestrøm[2]. He was born on January 26, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[15], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Drew University[16], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1867[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[5], theologian[6], historian of religion[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include theology[11], an academic discipline[35] and history of religions[12], an aspect of history[36]. Employers include Norwegian University of Science and Technology[13], a university[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1996[39] and University of Bergen[14], a university[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1946[42], headquartered in Bergen[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Gunnerus Medal[17], an award[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1926[46] and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[47], in Norway[48].

Personal Life

Peder Borgen's religion is recorded as Methodism[20].

Death and Burial

Peder Borgen died on April 8, 2023[4].

Why It Matters

Peder Borgen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Peder Borgen born?

Peder Borgen's place of birth was Lillestrøm[2].

What did Peder Borgen do for work?

Peder Borgen worked as pastor[5], theologian[6], historian of religion[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Peder Borgen go to school?

Peder Borgen was educated at University of Oslo[15] and Drew University[16].

What awards did Peder Borgen receive?

Honors received include Gunnerus Medal[17] and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].

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  17. [18] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . jolstad.vareminnesider.no. Retrieved . jolstad.vareminnesider.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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