Thomas Mathiesen

Norwegian sociologist (1933–2021)
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Thomas Mathiesen

Summary

Thomas Mathiesen is a human[1]. He was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on October 5, 1933[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on May 29, 2021[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Mathiesen was born in Oslo[2].
  • Thomas Mathiesen died in Oslo[4].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was born on October 5, 1933[3].
  • Thomas Mathiesen died on May 29, 2021[5].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was married to Mariken Vaa[9].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was married to Kirsti Coward[10].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was married to Erla B. Smári[11].
  • Thomas Mathiesen held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Thomas Mathiesen worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Thomas Mathiesen held the position of full professor[13].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was employed by University of Oslo[14].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was employed by University of California, Santa Barbara[15].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16].
  • Thomas Mathiesen was educated at University of Oslo[17].
  • Thomas Mathiesen received the honorary doctorate[18].
  • Thomas Mathiesen received the Zola Prize[19].
  • Thomas Mathiesen is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Mathiesen earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's family name is recorded as Mathiesen[23].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's given name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Thomas Mathiesen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Mathiesen's place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on October 5, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1848[28] and University of Oslo[17], a public university[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1811[31], headquartered in Blindern[32]. Thomas Mathiesen earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. Employers include University of Oslo[14], a public university[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1811[35], headquartered in Blindern[36] and University of California, Santa Barbara[15], a public university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1909[39], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[40]. Thomas Mathiesen held the position of full professor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate[18], a title of honor[41] and Zola Prize[19], an award[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1999[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mariken Vaa[9], a sociologist[45], 1937–2004[46], of Norway[47]; Kirsti Coward[10], a judge[48], b. 1940[49], of Norway[50]; and Erla B. Smári[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Mathiesen died on May 29, 2021[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Mathiesen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Mathiesen born?

Born in Oslo[2], Thomas Mathiesen…

Where did Thomas Mathiesen die?

Thomas Mathiesen died in Oslo[4].

Who was Thomas Mathiesen married to?

Thomas Mathiesen's spouses include Mariken Vaa[9], Kirsti Coward[10], and Erla B. Smári[11].

What did Thomas Mathiesen do for work?

Thomas Mathiesen worked as sociologist[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Thomas Mathiesen go to school?

Thomas Mathiesen was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16] and University of Oslo[17].

What awards did Thomas Mathiesen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[18] and Zola Prize[19].

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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . rett24.no. rett24.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian
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