Olav Skjevesland

Norwegian bishop
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Summary

Olav Skjevesland was born on May 31, 1942[1], in Drøbak[2]. He died on September 8, 2019[3], in Norway[4]. He worked as a Lutheran pastor[5], bishop[6], and Protestant theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Ethnic group: Norwegians[10]
  • Position held: Preses[11], Lutheran Bishop of Agder and Telemark[12]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[13]
  • Educated at: MF Norwegian School of Theology[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Olav Skjevesland[17]
  • Diocese: Diocese of Agder and Telemark[18]
  • Family name: Skjevesland[19]
  • Given name: Olav[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[21]

Why It Matters

Olav Skjevesland has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Olav Skjevesland born?

Olav Skjevesland's place of birth was Drøbak[2].

Where did Olav Skjevesland die?

Olav Skjevesland passed away in Norway[4].

What did Olav Skjevesland do for work?

Olav Skjevesland worked as a Lutheran pastor[5], bishop[6], and Protestant theologian[7].

Where did Olav Skjevesland go to school?

Olav Skjevesland was educated at MF Norwegian School of Theology[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . dagen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . 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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  2. 17w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Norwegian
    Setesdalwiki id → Olav_Skjevesland
    Family name → Skjevesland
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