Ivar Orgland

Norwegian writer (1921-1994)
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Summary

Ivar Orgland was born on October 13, 1921[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on June 16, 1994[3], in Asker[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], translator[7], poet[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Occupation: writer[12]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[13], Lund University[14], University of Iceland[15], Oslo University College[16]
  • Award received: Bastian Prize[17], Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[18], Order of the Falcon[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Orgland[21]
  • Given name: Ivar[22]
  • Student of: Sigurd Hoff[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Nynorsk[24]
  • Writing language: Nynorsk[25]

Why It Matters

Ivar Orgland is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Ivar Orgland born?

Ivar Orgland was born in Oslo[2].

Where did Ivar Orgland die?

Ivar Orgland passed away in Asker[4].

What did Ivar Orgland do for work?

Ivar Orgland worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], translator[7], poet[8], and philologist[9].

What awards did Ivar Orgland receive?

Honors received include Bastian Prize[17], Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[18], and Order of the Falcon[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'en', 'nn', 'no', 'ru', 'uk']
    Place of death → Asker
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Bastian Prize, Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond, Order of the Falcon
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Nynorsk
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