Holberg Prize

international prize

Also known as: Holberg International Memorial Prize

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The Holberg Prize is an international prize awarded annually for outstanding contributions to literature, the arts, and the humanities. It is named after the Danish-Norwegian author Ludvig Holberg. The prize is administered by the Norwegian government and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in its fields.12

The Holberg Prize is distinct from the Nobel Prizes, though it shares a similar international scope and aims to recognize significant scholarly achievements. The selection process involves nominations and a committee that evaluates candidates' contributions. The prize consists of a monetary award and a medal, presented to laureates who have made exceptional advancements in their respective disciplines.3

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Bruno Latour
…2013 he was awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize, which is given for outstanding achievement in the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, and theology. The award recognized Latour for his influential ethnographic and theoretical studies of science and technology in society.
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…2013 he was awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize, which is given for outstanding achievement in the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, and theology. The award recognized Latour for his influential ethnographic and theoretical studies of science and technology in society.
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