Ragnar Fjørtoft
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Summary
Ragnar Fjørtoft was born on August 1, 1913[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on May 28, 1998[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5] and professor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
- Field of work: meteorology[9]
- Employer: University of Oslo[10], University of Copenhagen[11], Norwegian Meteorological Institute[12]
- Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[13], Order of St. Olav[14], International Meteorological Organization Prize[15]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[16]
- Influenced by: Vilhelm Bjerknes[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Fjørtoft[19]
- Given name: Ragnar[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[21]
Why It Matters
Ragnar Fjørtoft has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Ragnar Fjørtoft born?
Ragnar Fjørtoft was born in Oslo[2].
Where did Ragnar Fjørtoft die?
Ragnar Fjørtoft passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Ragnar Fjørtoft do for work?
Ragnar Fjørtoft worked as a meteorologist[5] and professor[6].
What awards did Ragnar Fjørtoft receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[13], Order of St. Olav[14], and International Meteorological Organization Prize[15].