Gisle Midttun
Early 20th century Norwegian historian and museologist
About Gisle Midttun
Lived 1881 – 1940 (aged 58–59). Gisle Midttun was a Norwegian cultural historian and cultural history.
Gisle Midttun (1881–1940) was a Norwegian cultural historian and museologist. He was born in Quindherred Municipality, and was a brother of philologist Olav Midttun. Midttun was assigned with the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History from 1910. He was a co-editor of the multi-volume series Norske bygder, where he also published several of his scientific works.
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Who was Gisle Midttun?
early 20th century Norwegian historian and museologist
When was Gisle Midttun born?
Gisle Midttun was born on 4 January 1881 in Kvinnherad Municipality.
When did Gisle Midttun die?
Gisle Midttun died in 1940.
What was Gisle Midttun's occupation?
Gisle Midttun was a cultural historian and cultural history.
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Gisle Midttun was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gisle Midttun. https://biography.guide/gisle-midttun/
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