Even Hovdhaugen

Norwegian linguist
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Summary

Even Hovdhaugen was born on June 21, 1941[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on October 16, 2018[3], in Bærum Municipality[4]. He worked as a linguist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Einar Hovdhaugen[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Field of work: linguistics[10]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[11], University of Copenhagen[12]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[13]
  • Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[14]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Hovdhaugen[17]
  • Given name: Even[18]
  • Academic major: linguistics[19]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Norwegian[22]

FAQs

Where was Even Hovdhaugen born?

Even Hovdhaugen's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Where did Even Hovdhaugen die?

Even Hovdhaugen passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

Who were Even Hovdhaugen's parents?

Even Hovdhaugen's father was Einar Hovdhaugen[8].

What did Even Hovdhaugen do for work?

Even Hovdhaugen worked as a linguist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Even Hovdhaugen go to school?

Even Hovdhaugen was educated at University of Oslo[13].

What awards did Even Hovdhaugen receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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