Theodor Kjerulf

Norwegian geologist and poet (1825–1888)
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Theodor Kjerulf

Summary

Theodor Kjerulf is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1825[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on October 25, 1888[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], professor[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Christiania[2], Theodor Kjerulf…
  • Theodor Kjerulf died in Christiania[4].
  • Theodor Kjerulf was born on March 30, 1825[3].
  • Theodor Kjerulf died on October 25, 1888[5].
  • Theodor Kjerulf is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's father was Peder Kjerulf[11].
  • Theodor Kjerulf held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's professions included geologist[6].
  • Theodor Kjerulf worked as a professor[7].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's professions included poet[8].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's field of work was geology[13].
  • Theodor Kjerulf was employed by University of Oslo[14].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Theodor Kjerulf was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Theodor Kjerulf was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Theodor Kjerulf was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Theodor Kjerulf is recorded as male[19].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Kjerulf[21].
  • Theodor Kjerulf earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's family name is recorded as Kjerulf[23].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's given name is recorded as Theodor[24].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Theodor Kjerulf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: NO[29]

  • Began / founded: 1825-03-30[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1888-10-25[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 64c4bbe7-e5c9-4b12-b088-b0e0b7cee610[32]

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Origins and Family

Theodor Kjerulf's place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on March 30, 1825[3]. His father was Peder Kjerulf[11].

Education

Theodor Kjerulf was educated at University of Oslo[15]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], professor[7], and poet[8]. Theodor Kjerulf's field of work was geology[13]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[14].

Death and Burial

Theodor Kjerulf died on October 25, 1888[5]. He died in Christiania[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodor Kjerulf include Kjerulf Glacier[33], a glacier[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Why It Matters

Theodor Kjerulf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Kjerulf Glacier[33], a glacier[34], in United Kingdom[35].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Kjerulf born?

Born in Christiania[2], Theodor Kjerulf…

Where did Theodor Kjerulf die?

Theodor Kjerulf passed away in Christiania[4].

Who were Theodor Kjerulf's parents?

Theodor Kjerulf's father was Peder Kjerulf[11].

What did Theodor Kjerulf do for work?

Theodor Kjerulf worked as geologist[6], professor[7], and poet[8].

Where did Theodor Kjerulf go to school?

Theodor Kjerulf was educated at University of Oslo[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geologist, professor, poet
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