Werner Werenskiold

Norwegian geologist (1883–1961)
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Werner Werenskiold

Summary

Werner Werenskiold is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 28, 1883[3]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4]. He died on August 2, 1961[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and geographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Werner Werenskiold was born in Paris[2].
  • Werner Werenskiold passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].
  • Werner Werenskiold was born on April 28, 1883[3].
  • Werner Werenskiold died on August 2, 1961[5].
  • Werner Werenskiold's father was Erik Werenskiold[8].
  • Werner Werenskiold's mother was Sophie Werenskiold[9].
  • A child of Werner Werenskiold was Marit Werenskiold[10].
  • Werner Werenskiold held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Werner Werenskiold worked as a geologist[6].
  • Werner Werenskiold worked as a geographer[7].
  • Werner Werenskiold was employed by University of Oslo[12].
  • Werner Werenskiold received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13].
  • Werner Werenskiold is recorded as male[14].
  • Werner Werenskiold's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Werner Werenskiold was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party[16].
  • Werner Werenskiold's family name is recorded as Werenskiold[17].
  • Werner Werenskiold's given name is recorded as Werner[18].
  • Werner Werenskiold's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[19].
  • Werner Werenskiold's sibling is recorded as Dagfin Werenskiold[20].
  • Werner Werenskiold's sibling is recorded as Karen Inga (Basken) Werenskiold[21].

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Origins and Family

Werner Werenskiold's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 28, 1883[3]. His father was Erik Werenskiold[8]. His mother was Sophie Werenskiold[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and geographer[7]. Among Werner Werenskiold's employers was University of Oslo[12].

Recognition

Werner Werenskiold received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13].

Personal Life

A child of Werner Werenskiold was Marit Werenskiold[10]. He was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party[16].

Death and Burial

Werner Werenskiold died on August 2, 1961[5]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

FAQs

Where was Werner Werenskiold born?

Werner Werenskiold was born in Paris[2].

Where did Werner Werenskiold die?

Werner Werenskiold passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

Who were Werner Werenskiold's parents?

Werner Werenskiold's father was Erik Werenskiold[8]. Werner Werenskiold's mother was Sophie Werenskiold[9].

What did Werner Werenskiold do for work?

Werner Werenskiold worked as geologist[6] and geographer[7].

What awards did Werner Werenskiold receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . nbl.snl.no. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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