Olav Fykse Tveit

Norwegian theologian
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Summary

Olav Fykse Tveit was born on November 24, 1960[1], in Haugesund Municipality[2]. He has worked as a theologian[3], pastor[4], military chaplain[5], and parson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
  • Position held: Preses[9]
  • Educated at: MF Norwegian School of Theology[10]
  • Award received: Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Olav Fykse Tveit[14]
  • Family name: Tveit[15]
  • Given name: Olav[16], Fykse[17]
  • Work location: Haram Municipality[18]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[19]
  • Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[20], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[21], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[22], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[24]
  • Number of children: 3[25]
  • Affiliation string: World Council of Churches (WCC)[26]

Why It Matters

Olav Fykse Tveit has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Olav Fykse Tveit born?

Olav Fykse Tveit's place of birth was Haugesund Municipality[2].

What did Olav Fykse Tveit do for work?

Olav Fykse Tveit worked as a theologian[3], pastor[4], military chaplain[5], and parson[6].

Where did Olav Fykse Tveit go to school?

Olav Fykse Tveit was educated at MF Norwegian School of Theology[10].

What awards did Olav Fykse Tveit receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . kirken.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. Retrieved . regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Davos 2016 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Davos 2017 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Davos 2018 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . regjeringen.no. regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Davos 2016 Participant List. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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