10 Facts About Jens Lieblein

Jens Daniel Carolus Lieblein was a Norwegian Egyptologist and magazine editor.

Jens Lieblein was a professor at the University of Oslo from 1876, the first professor of Egyptology in Norway.

Jens Lieblein's father died in 1838, and Jens Lieblein started working at a sawmill from the age of 11 years.

Jens Lieblein began a study of ancient Indian culture and learned Sanskrit.

Jens Lieblein then focused on ancient Egyptian culture, studying in Berlin, Paris, Turin, London and Leiden.

Jens Lieblein was present at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, representing Norway along with playwright Henrik Ibsen.

Jens Lieblein edited the magazine Norden from 1866 to 1868, and Nyt norsk Tidskrift from 1877 to 1878.

Jens Lieblein was married to Johanne Alette Danielsen from 1864 to 1866, to Jonette Nielsen from 1869 to 1893, and to Dagny Louise Brodersen from 1899.

Jens Lieblein was decorated as a Knight of the Order of St Olav in 1889, and a Commander in 1905.

Jens Lieblein was decorated an Officer of the Italian Order of the Crown, and a Knight of the Portuguese Order of Christ, the Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, and the Turkish Order of the Medjidie.