Aage Kragelund

Danish philologist, translator, university teacher and textbook writer (1894-1985)
Person human Q114881365
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Aage Kragelund

Summary

Aage Kragelund is a human[1]. Born in Hjørring[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1894[3]. He died on January 15, 1985[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and textbook writer[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Hjørring[2], Aage Kragelund…
  • Aage Kragelund was born on December 8, 1894[3].
  • Aage Kragelund died on January 15, 1985[4].
  • Aage Kragelund held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Aage Kragelund's professions included philologist[5].
  • Aage Kragelund worked as a translator[6].
  • Aage Kragelund worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Aage Kragelund's professions included writer[8].
  • Aage Kragelund's professions included textbook writer[9].
  • Aage Kragelund held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Aage Kragelund was employed by Østersøgades Gymnasium[12].
  • Among Aage Kragelund's employers was University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Aage Kragelund was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Aage Kragelund was educated at Sorø Academy[15].
  • Aage Kragelund received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Aage Kragelund received the Holberg Medal[17].
  • Aage Kragelund received the honorary doctor of Odense University[18].
  • Aage Kragelund received the Q11964741[19].
  • Aage Kragelund is recorded as male[20].
  • Aage Kragelund's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aage Kragelund earned the academic degree of cand.mag.[22].
  • Aage Kragelund's family name is recorded as Kragelund[23].
  • Aage Kragelund's given name is recorded as Aage[24].
  • Aage Kragelund's given name is recorded as Hans[25].
  • Aage Kragelund's given name is recorded as Christian[26].

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Origins and Family

Aage Kragelund was born in Hjørring[2]. He was born on December 8, 1894[3].

Education

Aage Kragelund's education included a stint at Sorø Academy[15]. He earned the academic degree of cand.mag.[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and textbook writer[9]. Employers include Østersøgades Gymnasium[12], a gymnasium[27], in Denmark[28] and University of Copenhagen[13], a public research university[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1479[31]. Aage Kragelund held the position of chairperson[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33]; Holberg Medal[17], a literary award[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1934[36]; honorary doctor of Odense University[18], an award[37], in Denmark[38]; and Q11964741[19], a literary award[39], in Denmark[40].

Death and Burial

Aage Kragelund died on January 15, 1985[4].

FAQs

Where was Aage Kragelund born?

Aage Kragelund was born in Hjørring[2].

What did Aage Kragelund do for work?

Aage Kragelund worked as philologist[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and textbook writer[9].

Where did Aage Kragelund go to school?

Aage Kragelund was educated at Sorø Academy[15].

What awards did Aage Kragelund receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Holberg Medal[17], honorary doctor of Odense University[18], and Q11964741[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1974 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Family name → Kragelund
    Employer → Østersøgades Gymnasium, University of Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen
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