Peter Andreas Munch

Norwegian historian (1810-1863)
Person human Q561632
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Peter Andreas Munch

Summary

Peter Andreas Munch is a human[1]. Born in Christiania[2], he… he was born on December 15, 1810[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on May 25, 1863[5]. He worked as a regional historian[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Andreas Munch was born in Christiania[2].
  • Peter Andreas Munch died in Rome[4].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was born on December 15, 1810[3].
  • Peter Andreas Munch died on May 25, 1863[5].
  • Peter Andreas Munch is buried at Protestant Cemetery, Rome[12].
  • Peter Andreas Munch is buried at Grave of Peter Andreas Munch[13].
  • Peter Andreas Munch's father was Edvard Storm Munch[14].
  • Peter Andreas Munch held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Peter Andreas Munch worked as a regional historian[6].
  • Peter Andreas Munch worked as a historian[7].
  • Peter Andreas Munch worked as a literary historian[8].
  • Peter Andreas Munch's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Peter Andreas Munch worked as a writer[10].
  • Peter Andreas Munch's field of work was history[16].
  • Peter Andreas Munch held the position of National archivist of Norway[17].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was employed by University of Oslo[18].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was educated at University of Oslo[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Andreas Munch is Q11965494[20].
  • Peter Andreas Munch received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Peter Andreas Munch received the Order of St. Olav[22].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[24].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Peter Andreas Munch was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[26].
  • Peter Andreas Munch is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Christiania[2], Peter Andreas Munch… he was born on December 15, 1810[3]. His father was Edvard Storm Munch[14].

Education

Peter Andreas Munch was educated at University of Oslo[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regional historian[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. Peter Andreas Munch's field of work was history[16]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[18]. He held the position of National archivist of Norway[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Andreas Munch is Q11965494[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], an order of chivalry[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1748[30] and Order of St. Olav[22], an order of chivalry[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1847[33].

Death and Burial

Peter Andreas Munch died on May 25, 1863[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Protestant Cemetery, Rome[12] and Grave of him[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Andreas Munch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Peter Andreas Munch born?

Peter Andreas Munch's place of birth was Christiania[2].

Where did Peter Andreas Munch die?

Peter Andreas Munch died in Rome[4].

Who were Peter Andreas Munch's parents?

Peter Andreas Munch's father was Edvard Storm Munch[14].

What did Peter Andreas Munch do for work?

Peter Andreas Munch worked as regional historian[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Peter Andreas Munch go to school?

Peter Andreas Munch was educated at University of Oslo[19].

What awards did Peter Andreas Munch receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[21] and Order of St. Olav[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation regional historian, historian, literary historian +2
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Royal Order of the Polar Star, Order of St. Olav
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00136688
    Given name Peter
    Father Edvard Storm Munch
    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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