Sigurd Einbu

Norwegian astronomer (1866-1946)
Person human Q12718280
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Summary

Sigurd Einbu was born on November 5, 1866[1], in Lesja Municipality[2]. He died on May 10, 1946[3], in Dovre Municipality[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], non-fiction writer[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[10], Gunnerus Medal[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Einbu[13]
  • Given name: Sigurd[14]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[16], Norwegian[17]

FAQs

Where was Sigurd Einbu born?

Sigurd Einbu was born in Lesja Municipality[2].

Where did Sigurd Einbu die?

Sigurd Einbu died in Dovre Municipality[4].

What did Sigurd Einbu do for work?

Sigurd Einbu worked as an astronomer[5], non-fiction writer[6], and teacher[7].

What awards did Sigurd Einbu receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[10] and Gunnerus Medal[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1158941889
    Wikipedia languages → ['da', 'en', 'nn', 'no', 'sv']
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  2. 8w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem? (1912)
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Einbu
    Gnd id → 1158941889
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, Norwegian
    Country of citizenship → Norway
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