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Dag Gundersen

1928 – 2016

Norwegian linguist

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About Dag Gundersen

Lived 1928 – 2016 (aged 88). Dag Gundersen was a Norwegian lexicographer and linguist.

Dag Gundersen (15 January 1928 – 2 February 2016) was a Norwegian linguist and lexicographer, dictionary editor and professor. Born in Ringsaker Municipality, he was a professor at the University of Oslo from 1985 to 1997 and was the editor of several dictionaries of the Norwegian language. He was a member of the Norwegian Language Council from 1990 to 2000, and since 1993 a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

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University of Oslo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dag Gundersen?

Norwegian linguist

When was Dag Gundersen born?

Dag Gundersen was born on 15 January 1928.

When did Dag Gundersen die?

Dag Gundersen died on 2 February 2016.

What was Dag Gundersen's occupation?

Dag Gundersen was a lexicographer and linguist.

What nationality was Dag Gundersen?

Dag Gundersen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dag Gundersen

· Wikidata: Q5208406

· DBpedia: Dag Gundersen

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