William Martin Nygaard

Norwegian politician (1865-1952)
Person human Q1783306
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William Martin Nygaard

Summary

William Martin Nygaard is a human[1]. Born in Kristiansand[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1865[3]. He died on December 19, 1952[4]. He worked as a politician[5], publisher[6], and bookseller[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Martin Nygaard's place of birth was Kristiansand[2].
  • William Martin Nygaard was born on February 6, 1865[3].
  • William Martin Nygaard died on December 19, 1952[4].
  • William Martin Nygaard's father was Marius Nygaard[9].
  • Among William Martin Nygaard's spouses was Constance Nygaard[10].
  • A child of William Martin Nygaard was Mads Wiel Nygaard[11].
  • A child of William Martin Nygaard was Constance Wiel Schram[12].
  • A child of William Martin Nygaard was Andreas Nygaard[13].
  • William Martin Nygaard held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • William Martin Nygaard's professions included politician[5].
  • William Martin Nygaard's professions included publisher[6].
  • William Martin Nygaard worked as a bookseller[7].
  • William Martin Nygaard held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[15].
  • William Martin Nygaard held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[16].
  • William Martin Nygaard held the position of party leader[17].
  • William Martin Nygaard is recorded as male[18].
  • William Martin Nygaard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Martin Nygaard was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party[20].
  • William Martin Nygaard's Commons category is recorded as William Martin Nygaard[21].
  • William Martin Nygaard's family name is recorded as Nygaard[22].
  • William Martin Nygaard's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Martin Nygaard's work location is recorded as Oslo[24].
  • William Martin Nygaard's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • William Martin Nygaard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[26].
  • William Martin Nygaard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nb', 'text': 'William Martin Nygaard'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kristiansand[2], William Martin Nygaard… he was born on February 6, 1865[3]. His father was Marius Nygaard[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], publisher[6], and bookseller[7]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[15], a position[28], in Norway[29]; deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[16], a position[30], in Norway[31]; and party leader[17], a position[32].

Personal Life

Among William Martin Nygaard's spouses was Constance Nygaard[10]. Children include Mads Wiel Nygaard[11], a philologist[33], 1898–1952[34], of Norway[35]; Constance Wiel Schram[12], a writer[36], 1890–1955[37], of Norway[38], awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[39]; and Andreas Nygaard[13], 1903–1982[40]. He was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

William Martin Nygaard died on December 19, 1952[4].

Why It Matters

William Martin Nygaard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was William Martin Nygaard born?

William Martin Nygaard's place of birth was Kristiansand[2].

Who were William Martin Nygaard's parents?

William Martin Nygaard's father was Marius Nygaard[9].

Who was William Martin Nygaard married to?

William Martin Nygaard's spouses include Constance Nygaard[10].

What did William Martin Nygaard do for work?

William Martin Nygaard worked as politician[5], publisher[6], and bookseller[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915-1945. B. 2 : De enkelte storting. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915-1945. B. 2 : De enkelte storting. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kristiansand
    Citizenship
    Child Mads Wiel Nygaard, Constance Wiel Schram, Andreas Nygaard
    Position held member of the Parliament of Norway, deputy member of the Parliament of Norway, party leader
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