Sverre Lyngstad

scholar and translator of Norwegian literature (1922-2011)
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Sverre Lyngstad

Summary

Sverre Lyngstad is a human[1]. He was born on April 30, 1922[2]. He died in Port Jefferson[3]. He died on May 2, 2011[4]. He worked as a translator[5].

Key Facts

  • Sverre Lyngstad passed away in Port Jefferson[3].
  • Sverre Lyngstad was born on April 30, 1922[2].
  • Sverre Lyngstad died on May 2, 2011[4].
  • Among Sverre Lyngstad's spouses was Eléonore M. Zimmermann[6].
  • Sverre Lyngstad worked as a translator[5].
  • Sverre Lyngstad was educated at New York University[7].
  • Sverre Lyngstad was educated at University of Oslo[8].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's education included a stint at University of Washington[9].
  • Sverre Lyngstad was a member of PEN America[10].
  • Sverre Lyngstad is recorded as male[11].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's family name is recorded as Lyngstad[13].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's given name is recorded as Sverre[14].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[16].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's name in native language is recorded as Sverre Lyngstad[17].
  • Sverre Lyngstad's writing language is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Sverre Lyngstad was born on April 30, 1922[2].

Education

Educated at New York University[7], a private university[19], in United States[20], founded in 1831[21], headquartered in New York City[22]; University of Oslo[8], a public university[23], in Norway[24], founded in 1811[25], headquartered in Blindern[26]; and University of Washington[9], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1861[29].

Career and Affiliations

Sverre Lyngstad's professions included translator[5].

Personal Life

Among Sverre Lyngstad's spouses was Eléonore M. Zimmermann[6].

Death and Burial

Sverre Lyngstad died on May 2, 2011[4]. He passed away in Port Jefferson[3].

FAQs

Where did Sverre Lyngstad die?

Sverre Lyngstad died in Port Jefferson[3].

Who was Sverre Lyngstad married to?

Sverre Lyngstad's spouses include Eléonore M. Zimmermann[6].

What did Sverre Lyngstad do for work?

Sverre Lyngstad worked as translator[5].

Where did Sverre Lyngstad go to school?

Sverre Lyngstad was educated at New York University[7], University of Oslo[8], and University of Washington[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . PEN American Center Annual Report. pen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at New York University, University of Oslo, University of Washington
    Name in native language Sverre Lyngstad
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Norwegian
    Ddb person (gnd) id 105325380X
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