Peter Norman Nissen

Canadian engineer
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Peter Norman Nissen

Summary

Peter Norman Nissen is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 1, 1871[3]. He died on March 2, 1930[4]. He worked as a mining engineer[5] and inventor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Norman Nissen was born in New York City[2].
  • Peter Norman Nissen was born on January 1, 1871[3].
  • Peter Norman Nissen was born on August 6, 1871[8].
  • Peter Norman Nissen died on March 2, 1930[4].
  • Peter Norman Nissen held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Peter Norman Nissen worked as a mining engineer[5].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's professions included inventor[6].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's education included a stint at Queen's University[10].
  • Peter Norman Nissen received the Distinguished Service Order[11].
  • Peter Norman Nissen is recorded as male[12].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Peter Norman Nissen was part of the conflict World War I[15].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's family name is recorded as Nissen[16].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's given name is recorded as Peter[17].
  • Peter Norman Nissen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Peter Norman Nissen's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1871[3] and August 6, 1871[8].

Education

Peter Norman Nissen was educated at Queen's University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mining engineer[5] and inventor[6].

Recognition

Peter Norman Nissen received the Distinguished Service Order[11].

Death and Burial

Peter Norman Nissen died on March 2, 1930[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Norman Nissen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

He is credited with the discovery of Nissen hut[21], a type of building[22], in Germany[23].

FAQs

Where was Peter Norman Nissen born?

Born in New York City[2], Peter Norman Nissen…

What did Peter Norman Nissen do for work?

Peter Norman Nissen worked as mining engineer[5] and inventor[6].

Where did Peter Norman Nissen go to school?

Peter Norman Nissen was educated at Queen's University[10].

What awards did Peter Norman Nissen receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[11].

What did Peter Norman Nissen discover?

Peter Norman Nissen is credited as discoverer of Nissen hut[21].

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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'mg', 'pt', 'sv', 'ur']
    Sitelink count → 10
    Date of birth → +1871-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1871-08-06T00:00:00Z
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → British Army
    Place of birth → New York City
    Occupation → —
    Educated at → Queen's University
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