Jakob Sverdrup

Norwegian philologist
Person human Q11977912
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Summary

Jakob Sverdrup was born on April 10, 1881[1], in Leikanger Municipality[2]. He died on November 21, 1938[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], philologist[7], and professor[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1881[9]
  • Date of death: 1938[10]
  • Father: Jakob Sverdrup[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Sverdrup[15]
  • Given name: Jakob[16]
  • Sibling: Georg Johan Sverdrup[17], Aslaug Sverdrup Sømme[18], Inger Sverdrup[19]

FAQs

Where was Jakob Sverdrup born?

Jakob Sverdrup was born in Leikanger Municipality[2].

Where did Jakob Sverdrup die?

Jakob Sverdrup passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Jakob Sverdrup's parents?

Jakob Sverdrup's father was Jakob Sverdrup[11].

What did Jakob Sverdrup do for work?

Jakob Sverdrup worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], philologist[7], and professor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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