Dagfinn Mannsåker

Norwegian historian (1916-1994)
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Summary

Dagfinn Mannsåker was born on June 30, 1916[1], in Ullensvang Municipality[2]. He died on July 16, 1994[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a historian[5], editing staff[6], and archivist[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jon Mannsåker[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
  • Position held: National archivist of Norway[11]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[12]
  • Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Mannsåker[15]
  • Given name: Dagfinn[16]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[17]
  • Subject has role: refugee[18]
  • Sibling: Jørund Mannsåker[19], Bergfrid Fjose[20], Inge Mannsåker[21]

FAQs

Where was Dagfinn Mannsåker born?

Dagfinn Mannsåker's place of birth was Ullensvang Municipality[2].

Where did Dagfinn Mannsåker die?

Dagfinn Mannsåker passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Dagfinn Mannsåker's parents?

Dagfinn Mannsåker's father was Jon Mannsåker[9].

What did Dagfinn Mannsåker do for work?

Dagfinn Mannsåker worked as a historian[5], editing staff[6], and archivist[7].

What awards did Dagfinn Mannsåker receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer. Retrieved . kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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