Egil A. Wyller

Norwegian philosopher (1925-2021)
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Summary

Egil A. Wyller was born on January 1, 1925[1], in Stavanger[2]. He died on March 6, 2021[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a professor of philosophy[5], philosopher[6], historian[7], translator[8], and classical philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Stavanger[11]
  • Date of birth: April 24, 1925[12]
  • Father: Trygve Wyller[13]
  • Child: Truls Wyller[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
  • Field of work: philosophy[16], history[17], translating activity[18]
  • Employer: Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo[19]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[20]
  • Award received: Oslo City Culture Award[21], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[23]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[27]
  • Family name: Wyller[28]
  • Given name: Egil[29]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[31]
  • Sibling: Thomas Christian Wyller[32]

Why It Matters

Egil A. Wyller has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Egil A. Wyller born?

Egil A. Wyller was born in Stavanger[2].

Where did Egil A. Wyller die?

Egil A. Wyller died in Oslo[4].

Who were Egil A. Wyller's parents?

Egil A. Wyller's father was Trygve Wyller[13].

What did Egil A. Wyller do for work?

Egil A. Wyller worked as a professor of philosophy[5], philosopher[6], historian[7], translator[8], and classical philologist[9].

Where did Egil A. Wyller go to school?

Egil A. Wyller was educated at University of Oslo[20].

What awards did Egil A. Wyller receive?

Honors received include Oslo City Culture Award[21], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . publ.royalacademy.dk. Retrieved . publ.royalacademy.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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