Fredrik Barth
Norwegian social anthropologist (1928–2016)
1928 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian social anthropologist (1928–2016)
Born
December 22, 1928
Died
2016 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
university teacher, anthropologist
NorwayBorn in LeipzigDied in Oslo
1928
Born in Leipzig (1928-12-22)
1989
AwardHuxley Memorial Medal
2005
AwardFridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class
2008
AwardCommander of the Order of St. Olav
2016
Died in Oslo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fredrik Barth?+
Fredrik Barth is Norwegian social anthropologist (1928–2016). Born in 1928.
What does the name Fredrik mean?+
The name Fredrik means "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Fredrik Barth born?+
Fredrik Barth was born on December 22, 1928.
When did Fredrik Barth die?+
Fredrik Barth died in 2016, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.
The name Fredrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Fredrik
Fredrik — December 22, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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