Martin P. Nilsson

Martin P. Nilsson was a Swedish classical philologist, university teacher, writer, religious studies scholar and historian (1874–1967). He died at Lund.

Also recorded as Martin Persson Nilsson.

Overview

Born in 1874, died at Lund in 1967.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Martin Persson Nilsson. His recorded languages were Swedish and German.

2 children are recorded: Nils Stjernquist and Per Stjernquist.

Career and activity

Martin P. Nilsson worked in classical philology.

He was employed by Lund University. He belonged to Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, German Archaeological Institute, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Recognition and collections

Martin P. Nilsson received doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg.

Catalogued works

23 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Julens härledning från södern. Julklappen. The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and It's Survival In Greek Religion. Religion As Man's Protest Against The Meaninglessness of Events. Letter to professor Arthur D. Nock ... A History of Greek Religion, second edition (Norton Library (Hardcover)) by Martin P. Nilsson (1964-11-01). Homer and Mycenae. Griechische Feste Von Religiöser Bedeutung Mit Ausschluss der Attischen. The Mycenaean Origin of Greek Mythology. Handbuch der Altertumswissenschaft. The age of the early Greek tyrants. Cults, myths, oracles and politics in ancient Greece.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Nilsson, Martin Persson, Religion Past and Present. Nilsson, Martin Persson, Der Neue Pauly Supplemente I Online - Band 6: Geschichte der Altertumswissenschaften: Biographisches Lexikon. Nilsson, Martin Persson, Brill’s New Pauly Supplements I - Volume 6 : History of classical Scholarship - A Biographical Dictionary. Martin P:son Nilsson, Harvard Theological Review, 1967.

In detail

Martin P. Nilsson studied at Lund University. the recorded working language is Swedish and German.

The field of work recorded is classical philology.

Employment is recorded with Lund University. Membership is recorded of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, German Archaeological Institute and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg.

Chronology

  1. 1874Martin P. Nilsson born.
  2. 1967Martin P. Nilsson died at Lund.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Martin P. Nilsson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q321959: Martin P. Nilsson

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