About Francis Sejersted
Lived 1936 – 2015 (aged 79). Francis Sejersted was a Norwegian historian and professor.
Francis Sejersted (8 February 1936 – 25 August 2015) was a Norwegian history professor and the chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (which awards the Nobel Peace Prize) from 1991 until 1995.
Early life Sejersted was born in Oslo. He performed his military service at the prestigious Russian language program of the Norwegian Armed Forces. He was later educated in history as well as Nordic linguistics and literature at the University of Oslo and achieved a cand.philol. degree in 1965 and a doctorate in 1973.
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Who was Francis Sejersted?
Norwegian historian (1936–2015)
When was Francis Sejersted born?
Francis Sejersted was born on 8 February 1936 in Aker.
When did Francis Sejersted die?
Francis Sejersted died on 25 August 2015 in Oslo.
What was Francis Sejersted's occupation?
Francis Sejersted was a historian and professor.
What nationality was Francis Sejersted?
Francis Sejersted was Norwegian.
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