Wilhelm Wilhelmsen

Norwegian ship owner (1872–1955)
Person human Q12010657
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Summary

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen was born on March 11, 1872[1], in Tønsberg[2]. He died on May 11, 1955[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a ship-owner[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Wilhelm Wilhelmsen[6]
  • Child: Tom Wilhelmsen[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[9], Royal Order of the Polar Star[10], Legion of Honour[11], Order of Leopold[12]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Residence: Tønsberg[15]
  • Family name: Wilhelmsen[16]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[17]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[18], Q141773684[19]
  • Participant in: 1928 Summer Olympics[20]
  • Sibling: Halfdan Wilhelmsen[21], Q140971333[22]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Wilhelmsen born?

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen was born in Tønsberg[2].

Where did Wilhelm Wilhelmsen die?

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen died in Oslo[4].

Who were Wilhelm Wilhelmsen's parents?

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen's father was Wilhelm Wilhelmsen[6].

What did Wilhelm Wilhelmsen do for work?

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen worked as a ship-owner[5].

What awards did Wilhelm Wilhelmsen receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[9], Royal Order of the Polar Star[10], Legion of Honour[11], and Order of Leopold[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1912). wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem? (1912), Q141773684
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  2. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['en', 'nn', 'no']
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  3. 7w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Halfdan Wilhelmsen, Q140971333
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  4. 10w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Wilhelm
    Norwegian historical register of persons id → pf01036502001071
    Norsk biografisk leksikon id → Wilhelm_Wilhelmsen_-_2, Wilhelm_Wilhelmsen_-_1872–1955
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