Knut Kolsrud

Norwegian ethnologist (1916–1989)
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Knut Kolsrud

Summary

Knut Kolsrud is a human[1]. He was born on September 11, 1916[2]. He died in Marbella[3]. He died on December 15, 1989[4]. He worked as an ethnologist[5] and teacher[6].

Key Facts

  • Knut Kolsrud passed away in Marbella[3].
  • Knut Kolsrud was born on September 11, 1916[2].
  • Knut Kolsrud died on December 15, 1989[4].
  • Knut Kolsrud's father was Sigurd Kolsrud[7].
  • Knut Kolsrud held citizenship in Norway[8].
  • Knut Kolsrud's professions included ethnologist[5].
  • Knut Kolsrud's professions included teacher[6].
  • Knut Kolsrud's field of work was ethnology[9].
  • Knut Kolsrud held the position of dean[10].
  • Knut Kolsrud held the position of Prorector of the University of Oslo[11].
  • Among Knut Kolsrud's employers was University of Oslo[12].
  • Knut Kolsrud was employed by University of Gothenburg[13].
  • Knut Kolsrud was educated at University of Oslo[14].
  • Knut Kolsrud was educated at University of Chicago[15].
  • Knut Kolsrud was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[16].
  • Knut Kolsrud is recorded as male[17].
  • Knut Kolsrud's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Knut Kolsrud earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].
  • Knut Kolsrud's family name is recorded as Kolsrud[20].
  • Knut Kolsrud's given name is recorded as Knut[21].
  • Knut Kolsrud's relative is recorded as Oluf Kolsrud[22].
  • Knut Kolsrud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[23].
  • Knut Kolsrud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Knut Kolsrud's sibling is recorded as Marius Kolsrud[25].

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Origins and Family

Knut Kolsrud was born on September 11, 1916[2]. His father was Sigurd Kolsrud[7].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[14], a public university[26], in Norway[27], founded in 1811[28], headquartered in Blindern[29] and University of Chicago[15], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1890[32], headquartered in Chicago[33]. Knut Kolsrud earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ethnologist[5] and teacher[6]. Knut Kolsrud's field of work was ethnology[9]. Employers include University of Oslo[12], a public university[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1811[36], headquartered in Blindern[37] and University of Gothenburg[13], a university[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1954[40], headquartered in Gothenburg[41]. Positions held include dean[10], a corporate title[42], founded in 0907[43] and Prorector of the University of Oslo[11], a position[44], in Norway[45].

Death and Burial

Knut Kolsrud died on December 15, 1989[4]. He died in Marbella[3].

FAQs

Where did Knut Kolsrud die?

Knut Kolsrud died in Marbella[3].

Who were Knut Kolsrud's parents?

Knut Kolsrud's father was Sigurd Kolsrud[7].

What did Knut Kolsrud do for work?

Knut Kolsrud worked as ethnologist[5] and teacher[6].

Where did Knut Kolsrud go to school?

Knut Kolsrud was educated at University of Oslo[14] and University of Chicago[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . eavis.aftenposten.no. eavis.aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . eavis.aftenposten.no. eavis.aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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