Christian Sarauw

Danish linguist (1865-1925)
Person human Q6094423
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Summary

Christian Sarauw was born on September 19, 1865[1], in Petersværft[2]. He died on November 22, 1925[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a professor[5], linguist[6], germanist[7], and textbook writer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vestre Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Conrad Sarauw[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
  • Native language: Danish[13]
  • Position held: full professor[14], docent[15]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[16]
  • Educated at: Herlufsholm School[17]
  • Member of: Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Christian Sarauw (philologist)[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[21]
  • Family name: Sarauw[22]
  • Given name: Christian[23], Preben[24], Emil[25]
  • Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[27], German[28], English[29], Ancient Greek[30]
  • Commons Creator page: Christian Sarauw[31]
  • Sibling: Georg F.L. Sarauw[32], Clara Tybjerg[33], Elna Munch[34]

FAQs

Where was Christian Sarauw born?

Christian Sarauw was born in Petersværft[2].

Where did Christian Sarauw die?

Christian Sarauw passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Christian Sarauw's parents?

Christian Sarauw's father was Conrad Sarauw[11].

What did Christian Sarauw do for work?

Christian Sarauw worked as a professor[5], linguist[6], germanist[7], and textbook writer[8].

Where did Christian Sarauw go to school?

Christian Sarauw was educated at Herlufsholm School[17].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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