About Nils Ørvik
Lived 1918 – 2005 (aged 87). Nils Ørvik was a Norwegian historian and university teacher.
Nils Ørvik (3 January 1918 – 10 February 2005) was a Norwegian historian, born in Skåtøy. He was appointed professor of international politics at the Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 1973. In 1975 he created the Queen's Centre for International Relations (now known as the Centre for International and Defence Policy), and was its director until his retirement in 1985.
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Who was Nils Ørvik?
Norwegian historian (1918-2005)
When was Nils Ørvik born?
Nils Ørvik was born on 3 January 1918 in Skåtøy, Skåtøy Municipality.
When did Nils Ørvik die?
Nils Ørvik died on 10 February 2005.
What was Nils Ørvik's occupation?
Nils Ørvik was a historian and university teacher.
What nationality was Nils Ørvik?
Nils Ørvik was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nils Ørvik. https://biography.guide/nils-orvik/
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