Christian Jürgensen Thomsen
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Summary
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen was born on December 29, 1788[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on May 21, 1865[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], and numismatist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (634 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
- Field of work: archaeology[12]
- Position held: museum director[13]
- Employer: National Museum of Denmark[14]
- Award received: Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18]
- Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[19], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20], Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Christian Jürgensen Thomsen[23]
- Family name: Thomsen[24]
- Given name: Christian[25]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Great Archaeologists[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Christian Jürgensen Thomsen[31]
Why It Matters
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He is credited with the discovery of Three-age system[34], a classification scheme[35].
FAQs
Where was Christian Jürgensen Thomsen born?
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Christian Jürgensen Thomsen die?
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
What did Christian Jürgensen Thomsen do for work?
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], and numismatist[8].
What awards did Christian Jürgensen Thomsen receive?
Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
What did Christian Jürgensen Thomsen discover?
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen is credited as discoverer of Three-age system[34].