Christopher Andreas Holmboe
Christopher Andreas Holmboe (born March 19, 1796 in Vang ; † April 2, 1882 ) was a Norwegian orientalist (philologist) and numismatist .
Life
He was the son of pastor Jens Holmboe and brother of mathematician Bernt Michael Holmboe .
From 1825 to 1876 he was professor of oriental languages at Christiania University (now Oslo University ).
In 1844 he became a corresponding member of the Society for History and Archeology of the Baltic Provinces of Russia .
Fonts
- Sanskrit and Oldnorsk, en sprogsammenlignende Afhandling. Fabritius, Christiania 1846, ( digitized version ).
- Ezekiel's Syner and Chaldæernes Astrolabe. Universitets-Programm for andet Halvaar 1866. Malling, Christiania 1866, ( digitized version ).
- Bibelsk Real Ordbog. Malling, Christiania 1868, ( digitized version ).
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Holmboe, Christopher Andreas |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Norwegian orientalist and numismatist |
DATE OF BIRTH | March 19, 1796 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Vang |
DATE OF DEATH | April 2, 1882 |