Thomas Mathiesen

Norwegian sociologist (1933–2021)
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Summary

Thomas Mathiesen was born on October 5, 1933[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on May 29, 2021[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5] and philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Mariken Vaa[8], Kirsti Coward[9], Erla B. Smári[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Position held: full professor[12]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[13], University of California, Santa Barbara[14]
  • Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[15], University of Oslo[16]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate[17], Zola Prize[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[20]
  • Family name: Mathiesen[21]
  • Given name: Thomas[22]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[24]

Why It Matters

Thomas Mathiesen has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Mathiesen born?

Thomas Mathiesen's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Where did Thomas Mathiesen die?

Thomas Mathiesen died in Oslo[4].

Who was Thomas Mathiesen married to?

Thomas Mathiesen's spouses include Mariken Vaa[8], Kirsti Coward[9], and Erla B. Smári[10].

What did Thomas Mathiesen do for work?

Thomas Mathiesen worked as a sociologist[5] and philosopher[6].

Where did Thomas Mathiesen go to school?

Thomas Mathiesen was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[15] and University of Oslo[16].

What awards did Thomas Mathiesen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[17] and Zola Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . rett24.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Oslo
    Place of birth → Oslo
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Norwegian
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