Egil Abrahamsen

Norwegian engineer (1923–2023)
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Egil Abrahamsen

Summary

Egil Abrahamsen is a human[1]. Born in Hvaler Municipality[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1923[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on April 10, 2023[5]. He worked as an engineer[6].

Key Facts

  • Egil Abrahamsen was born in Hvaler Municipality[2].
  • Egil Abrahamsen died in Oslo[4].
  • Egil Abrahamsen was born on February 7, 1923[3].
  • Egil Abrahamsen died on April 10, 2023[5].
  • Egil Abrahamsen held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's professions included engineer[6].
  • Among Egil Abrahamsen's employers was Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences[8].
  • Egil Abrahamsen was educated at Norwegian Institute of Technology[9].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's education included a stint at Durham University[10].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's education included a stint at King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne[11].
  • Egil Abrahamsen was educated at University of California, Berkeley[12].
  • Egil Abrahamsen received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13].
  • Egil Abrahamsen received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].
  • Egil Abrahamsen received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Egil Abrahamsen received the National Order of Merit[16].
  • Egil Abrahamsen is recorded as male[17].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's family name is recorded as Abrahamsen[19].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's given name is recorded as Egil[20].
  • Egil Abrahamsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[21].

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Origins and Family

Egil Abrahamsen's place of birth was Hvaler Municipality[2]. He was born on February 7, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Norwegian Institute of Technology[9], a Technische Hochschule[22], in Norway[23], founded in 1910[24]; Durham University[10], a collegiate university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1832[27], headquartered in Durham[28]; King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne[11], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1937[31]; and University of California, Berkeley[12], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35].

Career and Affiliations

Egil Abrahamsen worked as an engineer[6]. He was employed by Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], a grade of an order[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1942[38]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14], a grade of an order[39], in Norway[40]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and National Order of Merit[16], an order of merit[43], in France[44], founded in 1963[45].

Death and Burial

Egil Abrahamsen died on April 10, 2023[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4].

FAQs

Where was Egil Abrahamsen born?

Egil Abrahamsen was born in Hvaler Municipality[2].

Where did Egil Abrahamsen die?

Egil Abrahamsen died in Oslo[4].

What did Egil Abrahamsen do for work?

Egil Abrahamsen worked as engineer[6].

Where did Egil Abrahamsen go to school?

Egil Abrahamsen was educated at Norwegian Institute of Technology[9], Durham University[10], King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne[11], and University of California, Berkeley[12].

What awards did Egil Abrahamsen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[14], Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], and National Order of Merit[16].

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  12. [13] . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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