Sigmund Skard

Sigmund Skard (1903–1995) was a Norwegian linguist, translator and professor.

Sigmund Skard in brief

Born
1903
Died
1995
Known for
linguist, translator, professor, poet, writer, philologist, literary historian and literary scholar
Place of birth
Kristiansand Municipality
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Overview

Born at Kristiansand Municipality in 1903, died at Bærum Municipality in 1995.

In detail

Sigmund Skard studied at University of Oslo and Kristiansand Cathedral School. the recorded working language is Norwegian and Nynorsk.

Residence is recorded at Bærum Municipality. Employment is recorded with University of Oslo. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and Norwegian Association for Women's Rights.

Distinctions recorded are Bastian Prize, Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award, Gyldendal's Endowment and Arts Council Norway Honorary Award.

Sources

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    “Sigmund Skard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3356848: Sigmund Skard

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