Oluf Rygh

Norwegian archaeologist (1833–1899)
Person human Q1345868
Oluf Rygh
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Oluf Rygh

Summary

Oluf Rygh is a human[1]. Born in Verdal[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1833[3]. He passed away in Nome Municipality[4]. He died on August 19, 1899[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Oluf Rygh's place of birth was Verdal[2].
  • Oluf Rygh died in Nome Municipality[4].
  • Oluf Rygh was born on September 5, 1833[3].
  • Oluf Rygh died on August 19, 1899[5].
  • Oluf Rygh's father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].
  • Oluf Rygh held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Oluf Rygh's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a prehistorian[8].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a philologist[9].
  • Oluf Rygh worked as a historian[10].
  • Oluf Rygh's professions included university teacher[14].
  • Among Oluf Rygh's employers was University of Oslo[15].
  • Oluf Rygh's education included a stint at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].
  • Oluf Rygh was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[17].
  • Oluf Rygh is recorded as male[18].
  • Oluf Rygh's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Oluf Rygh was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[20].
  • Oluf Rygh's Commons category is recorded as Oluf Rygh[21].
  • Oluf Rygh's family name is recorded as Rygh[22].
  • Oluf Rygh's given name is recorded as Oluf[23].
  • Oluf Rygh's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Oluf Rygh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[25].
  • Oluf Rygh's sibling is recorded as Karl Ditlev Rygh[26].
  • Oluf Rygh's sibling is recorded as Evald Rygh[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Verdal[2], Oluf Rygh… he was born on September 5, 1833[3]. His father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].

Education

Oluf Rygh was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], historian[10], and university teacher[14]. Oluf Rygh was employed by University of Oslo[15].

Personal Life

Oluf Rygh was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[20].

Death and Burial

Oluf Rygh died on August 19, 1899[5]. He died in Nome Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Oluf Rygh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Oluf Rygh born?

Oluf Rygh was born in Verdal[2].

Where did Oluf Rygh die?

Oluf Rygh died in Nome Municipality[4].

Who were Oluf Rygh's parents?

Oluf Rygh's father was Peder Strand Rygh[12].

What did Oluf Rygh do for work?

Oluf Rygh worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], philologist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Oluf Rygh go to school?

Oluf Rygh was educated at Trondheim Cathedral School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Danish
    Sibling Karl Ditlev Rygh, Evald Rygh
    Place of death Nome Municipality
    Place of birth Verdal
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