Sigmund Mowinckel

Norwegian biblical scholar (1884–1965)
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Sigmund Mowinckel

Summary

Sigmund Mowinckel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kjerringøy[2]. He was born on August 4, 1884[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on June 4, 1965[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], professor[7], pedagogue[8], translator[9], and Bible translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sigmund Mowinckel's place of birth was Kjerringøy[2].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel died in Oslo[4].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel was born on August 4, 1884[3].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel died on June 4, 1965[5].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's professions included theologian[6].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's professions included professor[7].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's professions included translator[9].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel worked as a Bible translator[10].
  • Among Sigmund Mowinckel's employers was University of Oslo[13].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel was educated at University of Oslo[14].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[15].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[16].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel received the Burkitt Medal[17].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel is recorded as male[20].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's Commons category is recorded as Sigmund Mowinckel[22].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's family name is recorded as Mowinckel[23].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's given name is recorded as Sigmund[24].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's sibling is recorded as Rolf Mowinckel[26].
  • Sigmund Mowinckel's writing language is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Sigmund Mowinckel's place of birth was Kjerringøy[2]. He was born on August 4, 1884[3].

Education

Sigmund Mowinckel's education included a stint at University of Oslo[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], professor[7], pedagogue[8], translator[9], and Bible translator[10]. Sigmund Mowinckel was employed by University of Oslo[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[15], a science award[28], in Norway[29]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[16], an award[30], in France[31]; Burkitt Medal[17], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1923[34]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[35], in Norway[36].

Personal Life

Sigmund Mowinckel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].

Death and Burial

Sigmund Mowinckel died on June 4, 1965[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Sigmund Mowinckel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Sigmund Mowinckel born?

Sigmund Mowinckel was born in Kjerringøy[2].

Where did Sigmund Mowinckel die?

Sigmund Mowinckel passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Sigmund Mowinckel do for work?

Sigmund Mowinckel worked as theologian[6], professor[7], pedagogue[8], translator[9], and Bible translator[10].

Where did Sigmund Mowinckel go to school?

Sigmund Mowinckel was educated at University of Oslo[14].

What awards did Sigmund Mowinckel receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[15], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[16], Burkitt Medal[17], and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, professor, pedagogue +2
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  2. 4w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg, Burkitt Medal +1
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    Employer University of Oslo
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