Andreas Peter Hovgaard
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Summary
Andreas Peter Hovgaard was born on November 1, 1853[1], in Aarhus[2]. He died on March 15, 1910[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
- Award received: Vega Medal[9], Medal of Merit in Gold[10], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[11], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[12], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Andreas Peter Hovgaard[15]
- Military, police or special rank: commander[16]
- Family name: Hovgaard[17]
- Given name: Andreas[18]
- Participant in: The Dijmphna expedition[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[20]
- Sibling: William Hovgaard[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andreas Peter Hovgaard include Hovgaard Island[22], an island[23]; Hovgaard Ø[24], an island[25], in Greenland[26]; and Hovgaard Islands[27], an island group[28], in Canada[29].
Why It Matters
Andreas Peter Hovgaard has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]
Entities named for him include Hovgaard Island[22], an island[23]; Hovgaard Ø[24], an island[25], in Greenland[26]; and Hovgaard Islands[27], an island group[28], in Canada[29].
FAQs
Where was Andreas Peter Hovgaard born?
Andreas Peter Hovgaard's place of birth was Aarhus[2].
Where did Andreas Peter Hovgaard die?
Andreas Peter Hovgaard died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Andreas Peter Hovgaard do for work?
Andreas Peter Hovgaard worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6].
What awards did Andreas Peter Hovgaard receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[9], Medal of Merit in Gold[10], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[11], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[12].