Inger Nordal
botanist · university teacher · lexicographer
- August 11, 1944 · Oslo
- October 18, 2026 · Østerås
- 82 years
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Inger Nordal, 82, Norwegian botanist and academic.
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|Inger Nordal (11 August 1944 – 18 October 2026) was a Norwegian professor of botany.
Life and career
Nordal was an associate professor at the University of Oslo from 1974, took the fil.dr. degree (doctorate) at Uppsala University in 1977 and became a professor in 1987. In 1990 she was admitted into the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. A few of her early papers were published under her then married name "Inger Nordal Bjørnstad".
She was also elected as a member of Bærum municipal council for the term 1979–1983, representing the Socialist Left Party. She resided at Østerås.
Nordal died on 18 October 2026, at the age of 82.
Authority names
Nordal is known historically in the scientific literature under two different reference names, the latter Nordal being the current form.
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1.What was the professional occupation of Inger Nordal?
- A.Professor of physics
- B.Professor of sociology
- C.Professor of botanycorrect
- D.Professor of economics
Inger Nordal was a Norwegian professor of botany.
Source: introduction
2.When was Inger Nordal born?
- A.18 October 1944
- B.11 August 1946
- C.18 October 1946
- D.11 August 1944correct
Inger Nordal was born on 11 August 1944.
Source: introduction
3.At which university did Inger Nordal earn her fil.dr. degree?
- A.University of Bergen
- B.University of Copenhagen
- C.Uppsala Universitycorrect
- D.University of Oslo
Inger Nordal took the fil.dr. degree at Uppsala University in 1977.
Source: life and career section
4.In what year did Inger Nordal become a professor?
- A.1990
- B.1977
- C.1987correct
- D.1974
Inger Nordal became a professor in 1987.
Source: life and career section
5.What honor was bestowed upon Inger Nordal in 1990?
- A.Admitted into the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letterscorrect
- B.Awarded the Royal Medal of Merit
- C.Named Botanist of the Year
- D.Appointed head of the university
In 1990 Inger Nordal was admitted into the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
Source: life and career section
6.What name did Inger Nordal use for some of her early papers?
- A.Inger Nordal Uppsala
- B.Inger Nordal Bjørnstadcorrect
- C.Inger Nordal Socialist
- D.Inger Nordal Bærum
A few of Inger Nordal's early papers were published under her then married name Inger Nordal Bjørnstad.
Source: life and career section
7.Which political party did Inger Nordal represent in the Bærum municipal council?
- A.Socialist Left Partycorrect
- B.Liberal Party
- C.Labour Party
- D.Conservative Party
Inger Nordal served as a member of Bærum municipal council representing the Socialist Left Party.
Source: life and career section
8.In what location did Inger Nordal reside?
- A.Østeråscorrect
- B.Uppsala
- C.Bærum
- D.Oslo
Inger Nordal resided at Østerås.
Source: life and career section
9.During which term did Inger Nordal serve as a member of the Bærum municipal council?
- A.1974–1978
- B.1990–1994
- C.1979–1983correct
- D.1987–1991
Inger Nordal was elected as a member of Bærum municipal council for the term 1979–1983.
Source: life and career section
10.When did Inger Nordal pass away?
- A.11 August 1944
- B.18 October 2026correct
- C.18 October 1944
- D.11 August 2026
Inger Nordal died on 18 October 2026.
Source: introduction
11.How old was Inger Nordal when she died?
- A.82correct
- B.81
- C.79
- D.80
Inger Nordal died at the age of 82.
Source: life and career section
12.Inger Nordal started working as an associate professor at the University of Oslo in which year?
- A.1970
- B.1979
- C.1977
- D.1974correct
Inger Nordal was an associate professor at the University of Oslo from 1974.
Source: life and career section
13.How many reference names is Inger Nordal known by in scientific literature?
- A.One
- B.Twocorrect
- C.Three
- D.Four
Inger Nordal is known historically in the scientific literature under two different reference names.
Source: authority names section
14.What is the current reference name for Inger Nordal in scientific literature?
- A.Nordal Bjørnstad
- B.Bjørnstad
- C.Nordalcorrect
- D.Østerås
Inger Nordal is known by two reference names, the latter Nordal being the current form.
Source: authority names section
15.In which city did Inger Nordal receive her doctorate?
- A.Uppsalacorrect
- B.Bærum
- C.Østerås
- D.Oslo
Inger Nordal took the fil.dr. degree (doctorate) at Uppsala University.
Source: life and career section
16.Which of the following describes Inger Nordal's role in the Bærum municipal council?
- A.Chairperson
- B.Membercorrect
- C.Treasurer
- D.Secretary
Inger Nordal was elected as a member of Bærum municipal council.
Source: life and career section
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