Johan Galtung
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Johan Galtung Net Worth

Johan Galtung, born on October 24, 1930 in Norway, is a renowned sociologist, mathematician, historian, economist, and political scientist. He is best known for his work in the field of peace and conflict studies, having written several influential works such as Europe in the Making; Peace By Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, Development and Civilization; and Globalizing God: Religion, Spirituality and Peace.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 24, 1930
Birth Place Norway
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $3.7 billion (2024)

About

Known for works such as Europe in the Making; Peace By Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, Development and Civilization; and Globalizing God: Religion, Spirituality and Peace, this Norwegian-born Sociologist, Mathematician, Historian, Economist, and political scientist is particularly notable for his work in the field of peace and conflict studies.

Before Fame

After earning doctorates in both mathematics and sociology from the University of Oslo, he began teaching at Columbia University in New York City.

Trivia

In 1959, he founded Oslo, Norway's Peace Research Institute. Several years later, he established the Journal of Peace Research and began heading the Peace and Conflict Studies programs at both the University of Oslo and the University of Hawaii.

Family Life

His first marriage, to Sociologist and Politician Ingrid Eide, resulted in children named Harald and Andreas. His second marriage, to Fumiko Nishimura, produced two more children: Irene and Fredrik.

Associated With

He and Swedish author Astrid Lindgren were both recipients of the prestigious Right Livelihood Award.

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