Christian Matras
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Christian Matras was born on December 7, 1900, in Viðareiði[1][2][3][4] and died on October 16, 1988, in Tórshavn[1][2][3][4]. He worked as a poet, university teacher, and linguist[1]. His employers included the University of Copenhagen and the University of the Faroe Islands.
Key Facts
- Father: Joen Michael Matras[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Field of work: Norwegian[13], Faroese[14]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[15], University of the Faroe Islands[16]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[17]
- Award received: Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Ancestral home: France[20]
- Commons category: Christian Matras[21]
- Family name: Matras[22]
- Given name: Christian[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[24], Faroese[25], Norwegian[26]
- Sibling: Samuel Erik Matras[27]
Why It Matters
Christian Matras has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Christian Matras born?
Christian Matras's place of birth was Viðareiði[2].
Where did Christian Matras die?
Christian Matras died in Tórshavn[4].
Who were Christian Matras's parents?
Christian Matras's father was Joen Michael Matras[11].
What did Christian Matras do for work?
Christian Matras worked as a poet[5], university teacher[6], linguist[7], philologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Christian Matras go to school?
Christian Matras was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
What awards did Christian Matras receive?
Honors received include Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond[18].