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Jul 06, 1925 Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 98 years old
Theologian, linguist
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About Kjell Aartun
- Kjell Aartun (born 6 July 1925 in Sjernarøy) is a Norwegian theologian and linguist.
- He is considered a leading expert on Semitic languages, particularly the Ugaritic language.
- He is also known for several controversial theories on runic interpretation and the origin of Minoan civilization.
- Aartun received a government scholarship (statsstipendiat) in 1983 and received HM The King's Medal of Merit in Gold for his scientific work in 2001.
- He has been a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters since 1986, and is also a member of the Deutsche Morgenländische Gesellschaft.
