Sigurður Nordal
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Summary
Sigurður Nordal was born on September 14, 1886[1], in Eyjólfsstaðir[2]. He died on September 21, 1974[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[11]
- Occupation: literary theorist[12], ambassador[13], translator[14], literary scholar[15], Scandinavian studies scholar[16]
- Field of work: Scandinavian philology[17], Icelandic literature[18], translations from Icelandic[19]
- Position held: ambassador of Iceland to Denmark[20]
- Employer: Harvard University[21], University of Iceland[22]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[23]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[24], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[25]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[26], Medieval Academy of America[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family name: Nordal[29]
- Given name: Sigurður[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[31], English[32]
- Name in native language: Sigurður Nordal[33]
Why It Matters
Sigurður Nordal has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Sigurður Nordal born?
Sigurður Nordal's place of birth was Eyjólfsstaðir[2].
Where did Sigurður Nordal die?
Sigurður Nordal passed away in Reykjavík[4].
What did Sigurður Nordal do for work?
Sigurður Nordal worked as a writer[5], poet[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9].
Where did Sigurður Nordal go to school?
Sigurður Nordal was educated at University of Copenhagen[23].
What awards did Sigurður Nordal receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[24] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[25].