Magnus Brostrup Landstad
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Summary
Magnus Brostrup Landstad was born on October 7, 1802[1], in Måsøy Municipality[2]. He died on October 8, 1880[3], in Christiania[4]. He worked as a poet[5], musicologist[6], composer[7], collector of fairy tales[8], and folk song collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[11]
- Father: Hans Landstad[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Occupation: hymnwriter[14], folklorist[15], Lutheran pastor[16], priest[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav[18]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Magnus Brostrup Landstad[21]
- Family name: Landstad[22]
- Given name: Magnus[23], Brostrup[24]
- Relative: Hans Peter Schnitler Krag[25], Magnus Brostrup Landstad[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[28], Danish[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[30]
Product Details
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Type: Person[31]
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Country: NO[32]
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Began / founded: 1802-10-07[33]
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Ended / dissolved: 1880-10-08[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: da20e775-f610-407f-b9af-2a1b7a9a35c7[35]
Why It Matters
Magnus Brostrup Landstad has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Magnus Brostrup Landstad born?
Magnus Brostrup Landstad's place of birth was Måsøy Municipality[2].
Where did Magnus Brostrup Landstad die?
Magnus Brostrup Landstad passed away in Christiania[4].
Who were Magnus Brostrup Landstad's parents?
Magnus Brostrup Landstad's father was Hans Landstad[12].
What did Magnus Brostrup Landstad do for work?
Magnus Brostrup Landstad worked as a poet[5], musicologist[6], composer[7], collector of fairy tales[8], and folk song collector[9].
What awards did Magnus Brostrup Landstad receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav[18].