Yngvar Nielsen
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Yngvar Nielsen
Summary
Yngvar Nielsen is a human[1]. He was born in Arendal[2]. He was born on July 29, 1843[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on March 2, 1916[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Arendal[2], Yngvar Nielsen…
- Yngvar Nielsen passed away in Christiania[4].
- Yngvar Nielsen was born on July 29, 1843[3].
- Yngvar Nielsen died on March 2, 1916[5].
- Yngvar Nielsen is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
- Yngvar Nielsen's father was Carsten Tank Nielsen[13].
- Yngvar Nielsen was married to Karen Anne Juliane Hedvig Wedel-Jarlsberg[14].
- A child of Yngvar Nielsen was Roar Tank[15].
- A child of Yngvar Nielsen was Gunnar Tank[16].
- Yngvar Nielsen held citizenship in Norway[17].
- Yngvar Nielsen worked as a geographer[6].
- Yngvar Nielsen worked as a historian[7].
- Yngvar Nielsen's professions included politician[8].
- Yngvar Nielsen's professions included professor[9].
- Yngvar Nielsen worked as a writer[10].
- Yngvar Nielsen's professions included ethnologist[18].
- Yngvar Nielsen held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19].
- Yngvar Nielsen held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[20].
- Yngvar Nielsen was employed by University of Oslo[21].
- Yngvar Nielsen received the Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
- Yngvar Nielsen received the King Oscar II's reward medal[23].
- Yngvar Nielsen received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24].
- Yngvar Nielsen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
- Yngvar Nielsen was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[26].
- Yngvar Nielsen was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Arendal[2], Yngvar Nielsen… he was born on July 29, 1843[3]. His father was Carsten Tank Nielsen[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geographer[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], writer[10], and ethnologist[18]. Among Yngvar Nielsen's employers was University of Oslo[21]. Positions held include deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19], a position[28], in Norway[29].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[30], in Sweden[31]; King Oscar II's reward medal[23], a medallion[32], in Union between Sweden and Norway[33]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24], a grade of an order[34], in Norway[35]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a Q1499804[36], in Denmark[37].
Personal Life
Yngvar Nielsen was married to Karen Anne Juliane Hedvig Wedel-Jarlsberg[14]. Children include Roar Tank[15], a historian[38], 1880–1957[39], of Norway[40] and Gunnar Tank[16], an archivist[41], 1878–1942[42], of Norway[43]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[44].
Death and Burial
Yngvar Nielsen died on March 2, 1916[5]. He died in Christiania[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Yngvar Nielsen include Nielsen Glacier[45], a glacier[46].
Why It Matters
Yngvar Nielsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Nielsen Glacier[45], a glacier[46].
FAQs
Where was Yngvar Nielsen born?
Born in Arendal[2], Yngvar Nielsen…
Where did Yngvar Nielsen die?
Yngvar Nielsen passed away in Christiania[4].
Who were Yngvar Nielsen's parents?
Yngvar Nielsen's father was Carsten Tank Nielsen[13].
Who was Yngvar Nielsen married to?
Yngvar Nielsen's spouses include Karen Anne Juliane Hedvig Wedel-Jarlsberg[14].
What did Yngvar Nielsen do for work?
Yngvar Nielsen worked as geographer[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], and writer[10].
What awards did Yngvar Nielsen receive?
Honors received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[22], King Oscar II's reward medal[23], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].