Michael Birkeland
| Michael Birkeland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
16 December 1830 Eigersund, Norway |
| Died | 24 May 1896 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation |
Historian Civil servant (Riksarkivar) Politician |
| Known for |
Co-founded the Norwegian Historical Association (1869) Edited Historisk Tidsskrift (1869–1879) Member of the Storting |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
Michael Birkeland (16 December 1830 – 24 May 1896) was a Norwegian historian, civil servant and politician. He was born in Eigersund. He co-founded the Norwegian Historical Association in 1869, and edited the academic journal Historisk Tidsskrift from 1869 to 1879. He was a member of the Storting from 1880 to 1885. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1875.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Bjerkås, Ola. "Michael Birkeland". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Michael Birkeland". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
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