Sten Konow

Norwegian indologist and philologist (1867–1948)
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Sten Konow
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Sten Konow

Summary

Sten Konow is a human[1]. Born in Sør-Aurdal[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1867[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on June 29, 1948[5]. He worked as an Indologist[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Sten Konow's place of birth was Sør-Aurdal[2].
  • Sten Konow passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Sten Konow was born on April 17, 1867[3].
  • Sten Konow died on June 29, 1948[5].
  • Sten Konow's father was Wollert Otto Konow[10].
  • Sten Konow held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Sten Konow's professions included Indologist[6].
  • Sten Konow worked as a philologist[7].
  • Sten Konow worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Sten Konow was employed by University of Hamburg[12].
  • Sten Konow received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].
  • Sten Konow was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Sten Konow was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • Sten Konow is recorded as male[16].
  • Sten Konow's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sten Konow's Commons category is recorded as Sten Konow[18].
  • Sten Konow's family name is recorded as Konow[19].
  • Sten Konow's given name is recorded as Sten[20].
  • Sten Konow's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Sten Konow's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Sten Konow's sibling is recorded as Karl Konow[23].
  • Sten Konow's writing language is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Sten Konow's place of birth was Sør-Aurdal[2]. He was born on April 17, 1867[3]. His father was Wollert Otto Konow[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Indologist[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Sten Konow's employers was University of Hamburg[12].

Recognition

Sten Konow received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].

Death and Burial

Sten Konow died on June 29, 1948[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Sten Konow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Sten Konow born?

Sten Konow was born in Sør-Aurdal[2].

Where did Sten Konow die?

Sten Konow died in Oslo[4].

Who were Sten Konow's parents?

Sten Konow's father was Wollert Otto Konow[10].

What did Sten Konow do for work?

Sten Konow worked as Indologist[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Sten Konow receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Employer University of Hamburg
    Family name Konow
    Member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities
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