Magnus Olsen
Norwegian linguist (1878-1963) · Norway · On the map · Academics · Died at 84
Magnus Bernhard Olsen was a Norwegian philologist who specialized in Old Norse studies. Born and raised in Arendal, Olsen received his degrees in philology at Royal Frederick University in Kristiania, where he became a protége of Sophus Bugge.
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1963Died16 January 19631946Gunnerus MedalAward1938Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAward1922Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical classAward1878Born28 November 1878
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Photograph of Sophus Bugge, who was Olsen's mentor and predecessor as Professor of Old Norwegian and Icelandic Literature at Royal Frederick University in Kristiania.
The Tjängvide image stone depicts the Old Norse god Odin entering Valhalla on his horse Sleipnir. Old Norse religion and runology was of particular interest to Olsen's research.Awards
About this person
After Bugge's death, Olsen succeeded him in 1908 as Professor of Old Norwegian and Icelandic Literature at Royal Frederick University. In this capacity, he taught generations of Norwegian academics and teachers.
Country
Norway
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1963 · aged 84
