Christopher Andreas Holmboe
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Christopher Andreas Holmboe (1796, Vang, Oppland - 1882) was a Norwegian philologist.
He was born in Vang
as the brother of mathematician Bernt Michael Holmboe
. He graduated as cand.theol.
in 1818, and was professor in oriental languages at the University of Oslo
from 1825 to 1876. He was also a notable numismatist
.
He was born in Vang
Vang
Vang is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Valdres. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of "Vang i Valdres"...
as the brother of mathematician Bernt Michael Holmboe
Bernt Michael Holmboe
Bernt Michael Holmboe was a Norwegian mathematician. He was home-tutored from an early age, and was not enrolled in school until 1810...
. He graduated as cand.theol.
Cand.theol.
Candidatus theologiæ , Candidata theologiæ , abbreviated cand. theol. is an academic degree with a long tradition, awarded after a six year higher education in theology in Denmark and Norway. In Norway, the title has remained after the "Quality Reform", though it is equivalent to a Master of...
in 1818, and was professor in oriental languages at the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
from 1825 to 1876. He was also a notable numismatist
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the...
.