Håkon Wium Lie

Norwegian software engineer
Person human Q92651
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Håkon Wium Lie was born on July 26, 1965 in Halden and holds Norwegian citizenship. He works as a computer scientist, Internet activist, programmer, and businessperson.

He studied at Østfold University College, the UiO Department of Informatics, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Håkon Wium Lie

Summary

Håkon Wium Lie is a human[1]. He was born in Halden[2]. He was born on July 26, 1965[3]. He worked as a computer scientist[4], Internet activist[5], programmer[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Håkon Wium Lie was born in Halden[2].
  • Håkon Wium Lie was born on July 26, 1965[3].
  • Håkon Wium Lie held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Håkon Wium Lie worked as a computer scientist[4].
  • Håkon Wium Lie worked as an Internet activist[5].
  • Håkon Wium Lie worked as a programmer[6].
  • Håkon Wium Lie worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Håkon Wium Lie was educated at UiO Department of Informatics[10].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's doctoral advisor was Walter Bender[11].
  • Håkon Wium Lie received the Norsk Form Honours Award[12].
  • Håkon Wium Lie is recorded as male[13].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Håkon Wium Lie was affiliated with the Pirate Party of Norway[15].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's Commons category is recorded as Håkon Wium Lie[16].
  • Håkon Wium Lie earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[17].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's family name is recorded as Lie[18].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's given name is recorded as Q15711061[19].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's official website is recorded as https://wiumlie.no/[20].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's official website is recorded as https://wiumlie.no/en[21].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[22].
  • Håkon Wium Lie's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Håkon Wium Lie'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Håkon Wium Lie was born in Halden[2]. He was born on July 26, 1965[3].

Education

Håkon Wium Lie's education included a stint at UiO Department of Informatics[10]. His doctoral advisor was Walter Bender[11]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[4], Internet activist[5], programmer[6], and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Håkon Wium Lie received the Norsk Form Honours Award[12].

Personal Life

Håkon Wium Lie was affiliated with the Pirate Party of Norway[15].

Why It Matters

Håkon Wium Lie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Håkon Wium Lie born?

Born in Halden[2], Håkon Wium Lie…

What did Håkon Wium Lie do for work?

Håkon Wium Lie worked as computer scientist[4], Internet activist[5], programmer[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Håkon Wium Lie go to school?

Håkon Wium Lie was educated at UiO Department of Informatics[10].

What awards did Håkon Wium Lie receive?

Honors received include Norsk Form Honours Award[12].

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  4. [14] . betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com. Retrieved . betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . wiumlie.no. wiumlie.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . LinkedIn. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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