Erik Hesselberg

Norwegian sailor, author, photographer, and artist (1914–1972)
Person human Q712465
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Erik Hesselberg

Summary

Erik Hesselberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brevik[2]. He was born on June 4, 1914[3]. He passed away in Larvik[4]. He died on September 15, 1972[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erik Hesselberg's place of birth was Brevik[2].
  • Erik Hesselberg passed away in Larvik[4].
  • Erik Hesselberg was born on June 4, 1914[3].
  • Erik Hesselberg was born on June 1, 1914[12].
  • Erik Hesselberg died on September 15, 1972[5].
  • Erik Hesselberg held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Erik Hesselberg worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Erik Hesselberg's professions included painter[7].
  • Erik Hesselberg's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Erik Hesselberg worked as a photographer[9].
  • Erik Hesselberg worked as an explorer[10].
  • Erik Hesselberg is recorded as male[14].
  • Erik Hesselberg's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Erik Hesselberg's family name is recorded as Hesselberg[16].
  • Erik Hesselberg's given name is recorded as Erik[17].
  • Erik Hesselberg's participant in is recorded as Kon-Tiki expedition[18].
  • Erik Hesselberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[19].
  • Erik Hesselberg's different from is recorded as Erik Hesselbjerg[20].
  • Erik Hesselberg's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brevik[2], Erik Hesselberg… Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1914[3] and June 1, 1914[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10].

Death and Burial

Erik Hesselberg died on September 15, 1972[5]. He died in Larvik[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Hesselberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Erik Hesselberg born?

Born in Brevik[2], Erik Hesselberg…

Where did Erik Hesselberg die?

Erik Hesselberg passed away in Larvik[4].

What did Erik Hesselberg do for work?

Erik Hesselberg worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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