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], university teacher[7], papyrologist[8], and religious studies scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • Samson Eitrem held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Samson Eitrem's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Samson Eitrem's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Samson Eitrem's professions included papyrologist[8].
  • Samson Eitrem worked as a religious studies scholar[9].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was classical philology[13].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was papyrology[14].
  • Samson Eitrem's field of work was religious studies[15].
  • Among Samson Eitrem's employers was University of Oslo[16].
  • Samson Eitrem's education included a stint at University of Oslo[17].
  • Samson Eitrem received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[18].
  • Samson Eitrem received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[19].
  • Samson Eitrem received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[20].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Samson Eitrem was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[23].
  • Samson Eitrem is recorded as male[24].
  • Samson Eitrem's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Samson Eitrem's Commons category is recorded as Samson Eitrem[26].
  • Samson Eitrem's residence is recorded as Oslo Municipality[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[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], papyrologist[8], and religious studies scholar[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[13], an academic discipline[28]; papyrology[14], an auxiliary science of history[29]; and religious studies[15], an academic major[30]. Samson Eitrem was employed by University of Oslo[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[18], a science award[31], in Norway[32]; honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[19], an award[33], in Greece[34]; and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[20], 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[11].

Why It Matters

Samson Eitrem ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 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], university teacher[7], papyrologist[8], and religious studies scholar[9].

Where did Samson Eitrem go to school?

Samson Eitrem was educated at University of Oslo[17].

What awards did Samson Eitrem receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[18], honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[20].

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  1. [2] ↑ . 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. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1981149384735974057
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  2. 17d ago · Einar Myre · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Q140966194, Hans Eitrem
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P3373]]: [[Q140966194]]"
  3. 7w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Oslo Municipality, Oslo
    Described by source → Svensk uppslagsbok, Q116057105, Q140968171
    Unz review author id → EitremSamson
    Saia authority id → 5a1d4d054ab9d081344d10c8
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  4. 10w ago · PKalnai · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA17154086
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P271]]: DA17154086, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/38033797|S. (Samson) Eitrem (#38033797)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/909|CiNii author ("
  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Samson
    Field of work → classical philology, papyrology, religious studies
    Instance of → human
    Sex or gender → male
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
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