Samson Eitrem

Norwegian classical philologist (1872–1966)
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Samson Eitrem

Summary

Samson Eitrem is a human[1]. He was born in Kragerø[2]. He was born on December 28, 1872[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on July 8, 1966[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kragerø[2], Samson Eitrem…
  • Samson Eitrem died in Oslo[4].
  • Samson Eitrem was born on December 28, 1872[3].
  • Samson Eitrem died on July 8, 1966[5].
  • Samson Eitrem is buried at Vestre gravlund[9].
  • Samson Eitrem held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Samson Eitrem's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Samson Eitrem's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was classical philology[11].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was papyrology[12].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was religious studies[13].
  • Among Samson Eitrem's employers was University of Oslo[14].
  • Samson Eitrem was educated at University of Oslo[15].
  • Samson Eitrem received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16].
  • Samson Eitrem received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17].
  • Samson Eitrem received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[21].
  • Samson Eitrem is recorded as male[22].
  • Samson Eitrem's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Samson Eitrem's Commons category is recorded as Samson Eitrem[24].
  • Samson Eitrem's family name is recorded as Eitrem[25].
  • Samson Eitrem's given name is recorded as Samson[26].
  • Samson Eitrem's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Samson Eitrem's place of birth was Kragerø[2]. He was born on December 28, 1872[3].

Education

Samson Eitrem's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include classical philology[11], an academic discipline[28]; papyrology[12], an auxiliary science of history[29]; and religious studies[13], an academic major[30]. Samson Eitrem was employed by University of Oslo[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16], a science award[31], in Norway[32]; honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17], an award[33], in Greece[34]; and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18], an award[35], in Greece[36].

Death and Burial

Samson Eitrem died on July 8, 1966[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vestre gravlund[9].

Why It Matters

Samson Eitrem ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Samson Eitrem born?

Born in Kragerø[2], Samson Eitrem…

Where did Samson Eitrem die?

Samson Eitrem passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Samson Eitrem do for work?

Samson Eitrem worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Samson Eitrem go to school?

Samson Eitrem was educated at University of Oslo[15].

What awards did Samson Eitrem receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[16], honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Field of work classical philology, papyrology, religious studies
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