Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon
Norwegian historian and linguist (1854–1917)
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Summary
Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon was born on September 9, 1854[1], in Trondheim[2]. He died on January 7, 1917[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], teacher[7], Hittitologist[8], and assyriologist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 2, 1854[11]
- Place of burial: Vestre gravlund[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Occupation: theologian[14], orientalist[15], historian[16]
- Field of work: linguistics[17]
- Employer: University of Oslo[18]
- Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon[21]
- Family name: Knudtzon[22]
- Given name: Jørgen[23]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[24], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[26]
- Name in native language: Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon[27]
Why It Matters
Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon born?
Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon's place of birth was Trondheim[2].
Where did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon die?
Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon do for work?
Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon worked as a linguist[5], philologist[6], teacher[7], Hittitologist[8], and assyriologist[9].
What awards did Jørgen Alexander Knudtzon receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[19].