Torstein Raaby

Norwegian resistance member (1918–1964)
Person human Q1351386
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Torstein Raaby

Summary

Torstein Raaby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dverberg[2]. He was born on October 6, 1918[3]. He died in Arctic[4]. He died on March 23, 1964[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], radio operator[7], spy[8], and resistance fighter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Torstein Raaby was born in Dverberg[2].
  • Torstein Raaby died in Arctic[4].
  • Torstein Raaby passed away in Alert[11].
  • Torstein Raaby was born on October 6, 1918[3].
  • Torstein Raaby died on March 23, 1964[5].
  • Torstein Raaby held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Torstein Raaby worked as an explorer[6].
  • Torstein Raaby's professions included radio operator[7].
  • Torstein Raaby worked as a spy[8].
  • Torstein Raaby's professions included resistance fighter[9].
  • Torstein Raaby's education included a stint at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[13].
  • Torstein Raaby received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Torstein Raaby received the War Cross[15].
  • Torstein Raaby was a member of Secret Intelligence Service[16].
  • Torstein Raaby is recorded as male[17].
  • Torstein Raaby's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
  • Torstein Raaby was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Torstein Raaby's family name is recorded as Raaby[21].
  • Torstein Raaby's given name is recorded as Torstein[22].
  • Torstein Raaby's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Torstein Raaby's participant in is recorded as Kon-Tiki expedition[24].
  • Torstein Raaby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dverberg[2], Torstein Raaby… he was born on October 6, 1918[3].

Education

Torstein Raaby's education included a stint at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], radio operator[7], spy[8], and resistance fighter[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1886[28] and War Cross[15], a cross[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1941[31].

Death and Burial

Torstein Raaby died on March 23, 1964[5]. Recorded place of death include Arctic[4], a part of the world[32] and Alert[11], a human settlement[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1950[35]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].

Why It Matters

Torstein Raaby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Torstein Raaby born?

Torstein Raaby's place of birth was Dverberg[2].

Where did Torstein Raaby die?

Torstein Raaby passed away in Arctic[4].

What did Torstein Raaby do for work?

Torstein Raaby worked as explorer[6], radio operator[7], spy[8], and resistance fighter[9].

Where did Torstein Raaby go to school?

Torstein Raaby was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[13].

What awards did Torstein Raaby receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[14] and War Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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