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Helge Ingstad

Helge Ingstad was a Norwegian explorer, archaeologist, jurist, writer, lawyer and chess player (1899–2001). He was born at Meråker Municipality and died at Oslo.

Also recorded as Helge Marcus Ingstad.

Helge Ingstad in brief

Born
1899
Died
2001
Known for
explorer,archaeologist,jurist,writer,lawyer,chess player,world traveler,ethnologist
Place of birth
Meråker Municipality

Overview

Born at Meråker Municipality in 1899, died at Oslo in 2001.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Helge Marcus Ingstad. His recorded language was Norwegian.

He was the child of Olav Ingstad. He married Anne Stine Ingstad. One child is recorded: Benedicte Ingstad.

Career and activity

He was employed by University of Oslo and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Recorded positions include Governor of Erik the Red's Land and Governor of Svalbard. He belonged to Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

Recognition and collections

Helge Ingstad received Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class, Gunnerus Medal, Royal Order of Vasa, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ and Patron’s Medal.

Catalogued works

28 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1933 to 2006. The first 12 are listed here.

Apache-indianerne. Pelsjegerliv blandt Nord-Kanadas indianere. Apacheindianerna. Øst for den store bre. Klondyke Bill. Land under the Pole Star. Kolumbus nebyl prvni. Muži divočiny. The Norse discovery of America. Nunamiut. The Apache Indians, dated 2004. Fridtjof Nansen and Vinland research, dated 1978.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Publications in English by Helge and Anne Stine Ingstad, Grand Adventure, 2017.

In detail

Helge Ingstad studied at Bergen Cathedral School. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Employment is recorded with University of Oslo and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Positions recorded include Governor of Erik the Red's Land and Governor of Svalbard. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class, Gunnerus Medal and Royal Order of Vasa.

Chronology

  1. 1899Helge Ingstad born at Meråker Municipality.
  2. 2001Helge Ingstad died at Oslo.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Helge Ingstad”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q119687: Helge Ingstad

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