Erik Gunnes
Erik Gunnes (30 August 1924 – 3 February 1999) was a Norwegian historian.
Erik Gunnes | |
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| Born | 30 August 1924 Bodø, Norway |
| Died | 3 February 1999 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | historian |
He was born in Bodø to Bjørnulf Røe Gunnæs and Antonie Berg.
He studied theology in France, and served as Catholic priest in Oslo until 1965. He then focused on the study of Norwegian Middle Age history. From 1977 to 1991 he was appointed at the University of Oslo, eventually with a professorship in history.
Gunnes was awarded the Bastian Prize in 1977, for translation of a work by Isaac B. Singer.[1][2]
References
- Bagge, Sverre. "Erik Gunnes". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Erik Gunnes". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
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| Preceded by Carl Fredrik Engelstad |
Recipient of the Bastian Prize 1977 |
Succeeded by Geir Kjetsaa |
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