Johan Galtung
Norwegian sociologist and peace scholar
1930 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian sociologist and peace scholar
Born
October 24, 1930
Died
2024 (age ~94)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, mathematician, political scientist
GermanyBorn in OsloDied in Bærum Municipality
1930
Born in Oslo (1930-10-24)
1987
AwardRight Livelihood Award
1988
AwardHumanist Prize
1993
AwardJamnalal Bajaj Award
2000
AwardBrage Prize for non-fiction
2001
AwardPrices of the Norwegian Association of Sociology
About
Johan Vincent Galtung was a Norwegian sociologist and the principal founder of the discipline of peace and conflict studies. He was the main founder of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) in 1959 and was its first director until 1970. He also established the Journal of Peace Research in 1964.
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Who is Johan Galtung?+
Johan Vincent Galtung was a Norwegian sociologist and the principal founder of the discipline of peace and conflict studies. He was the main founder of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) in 1959 and was its first director until 1970. He also established the Journal of Peace Research in 1964.
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Galtung born?+
Johan Galtung was born on October 24, 1930.
When did Johan Galtung die?+
Johan Galtung died in 2024, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — October 24, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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