Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen
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Summary
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen was born on June 7, 1890[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on June 3, 1965[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], businessperson[6], aircraft pilot[7], military officer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo[11], Oslo Municipality[12]
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[13]
- Child: Bjørg Riiser-Larsen[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Occupation: merchant[16]
- Field of work: military affairs[17], aviation[18], commerce[19]
- Position held: Sjef for Luftforsvaret[20]
- Award received: King's Medal of Merit in Gold[21], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Commander of the Order of Vasa[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[26], Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[27], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[28], Commander of the Legion of Merit[29], Defence Medal 1940–1945[30], Bronze Star Medal[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Norway[33], Fatherland League[34]
- Military branch: Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service[35], Royal Norwegian Air Force[36]
- Commons category: Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen[37]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[38]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[40]
- Family name: Riiser-Larsen[41]
- Given name: Hjalmar (given name)[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen[43]
- Commons gallery: Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen[44]
- Allegiance: Norway[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[47], Q141773684[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[49]
- Name in native language: Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen include Mount Riiser-Larsen[51], a mountain[52]; Riiser-Larsen Ice Shelf[53], an ice shelf[54]; and Riiser-Larsen Peninsula[55], a peninsula[56].
Why It Matters
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Mount Riiser-Larsen[51], a mountain[52]; Riiser-Larsen Ice Shelf[53], an ice shelf[54]; and Riiser-Larsen Peninsula[55], a peninsula[56].
FAQs
Where was Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen born?
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen was born in Christiania[2].
Where did Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen die?
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
What did Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen do for work?
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen worked as an explorer[5], businessperson[6], aircraft pilot[7], military officer[8], and politician[9].
What awards did Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen receive?
Honors received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold[21], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], and Commander of the Order of Vasa[24].