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Olav Midttun

Norwegian philologist (1883-1972) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Olav Midttun was a Norwegian philologist, biographer, magazine editor, and media executive. He edited the cultural magazine Syn og Segn for more than fifty years, and was the first national program director of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).

Olav Midttun is read in 5 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 12 July 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav1951

About this person

Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1972 · aged 88

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