Ole Henrik Magga
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Summary
Ole Henrik Magga was born on August 12, 1947[1], in Ávževuopmi[2]. He has worked as a linguist[3], politician[4], philologist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lajla Mattsson Magga[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Native language: Northern Sami[10]
- Ethnic group: Northern Sámi people[11]
- Field of work: Finno-Ugric studies[12], syntax[13]
- Position held: professor[14]
- Employer: United Nations[15], Sámi Parliament of Norway[16], Sámi University of Applied Sciences[17], University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway[18]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[21], Saami Council's Honorary Award[22], Gollegiella[23], University of Oslo’s Human Rights Award[24]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[25], Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[26], Finnmarkskommisjonen[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Norwegian Sami Association[29]
- Commons category: Ole Henrik Magga[30]
- Family name: Magga[31]
- Given name: Ole[32], Henrik[33]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Northern Sami[35], Lule Sami[36], Southern Sami[37], Norwegian[38]
- Name in native language: Ole Heandarat[39]
- Sibling: Josef Halse[40]
Why It Matters
Ole Henrik Magga has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Ole Henrik Magga born?
Ole Henrik Magga was born in Ávževuopmi[2].
Who was Ole Henrik Magga married to?
Ole Henrik Magga's spouses include Lajla Mattsson Magga[8].
What did Ole Henrik Magga do for work?
Ole Henrik Magga worked as a linguist[3], politician[4], philologist[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Ole Henrik Magga go to school?
Ole Henrik Magga was educated at University of Oslo[19].
What awards did Ole Henrik Magga receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[21], Saami Council's Honorary Award[22], and Gollegiella[23].