Christen Christensen

Danish sculptor and medallist (1806–1845)
Person human Q3378058
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Christen Christensen

Summary

Christen Christensen is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1806[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 21, 1845[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and medalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Christen Christensen…
  • Christen Christensen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Christen Christensen was born on January 18, 1806[3].
  • Christen Christensen died on August 21, 1845[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • Christen Christensen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Christen Christensen worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Christen Christensen's professions included medalist[7].
  • Among Christen Christensen's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11].
  • Christen Christensen was employed by Q60031828[12].
  • Christen Christensen's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Christen Christensen is Thorvaldsen Medal[14].
  • Christen Christensen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Christen Christensen is recorded as male[16].
  • Christen Christensen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Christen Christensen's Commons category is recorded as Christen Christensen (sculptor)[18].
  • Christen Christensen's family name is recorded as Christensen[19].
  • Christen Christensen's given name is recorded as Christen[20].
  • Christen Christensen studied under Hermann Ernst Freund[21].
  • Christen Christensen studied under Nicolai Dajon[22].
  • Christen Christensen's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Christen Christensen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Christen Christensen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 18, 1806[3].

Education

Christen Christensen's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13]. Studied under Hermann Ernst Freund[21], a sculptor[25], 1786–1840[26], of Kingdom of Denmark[27], specialised in art of sculpture[28] and Nicolai Dajon[22], a sculptor[29], 1748–1823[30], of Kingdom of Denmark[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and medalist[7]. Employers include Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11], an art academy[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1754[34] and Q60031828[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Christen Christensen is Thorvaldsen Medal[14].

Recognition

Christen Christensen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

Death and Burial

Christen Christensen died on August 21, 1845[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Christen Christensen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Christen Christensen born?

Christen Christensen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Christen Christensen die?

Christen Christensen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Christen Christensen do for work?

Christen Christensen worked as sculptor[6] and medalist[7].

Where did Christen Christensen go to school?

Christen Christensen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13].

What awards did Christen Christensen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Thorvaldsen Medal
    Given name Christen
    Family name Christensen
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