Magnus Olsen

Magnus Olsen (1878–1963) was a Norwegian linguist, philologist and runologist.

Also recorded as Magnus Bernhard Olsen; Magnus B. Olsen.

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Overview

Born at Arendal Municipality in 1878, died at Oslo in 1963.

In detail

Magnus Olsen studied at University of Oslo. the recorded working language is Norwegian and Swedish.

The field of work recorded is Scandinavian studies, Scandinavian philology and linguistics.

Residence is recorded at Oslo Municipality. Employment is recorded with University of Oslo. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class, Gunnerus Medal and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon.

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    “Magnus Olsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3267935: Magnus Olsen

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