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Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Norwegian anthropologist. Recipient award for popularisation of science, University Oslo, 2000, Norwegian Research Council, 2002.

Background

Eriksen, Thomas Hylland was born on February 6, 1962 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Ole J. and Gerd H. Eriksen.

Education

Degree in political science, University Oslo, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University Oslo, 1991.

Career

Research fellow University Oslo, 1989—1990, senior lecturer, 1991—1995, professor, since 1995. Researcher Prio, 1990—1991. Special chairman Urije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands, since 2004.

Achievements

  • Thomas Hylland Eriksen has been listed as a noteworthy anthropologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Kari J. Spjeldnaes. Children: Ole J., Amanda.

Father:
Ole J.

Mother:
Gerd H. Eriksen

Spouse:
Kari J. Spjeldnaes

child:
Amanda Eriksen

child:
Ole J. Eriksen

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Awards

  • Recipient award for popularisation of science, University Oslo, 2000, Norwegian Research Council, 2002.