Claus Toksvig

Danish journalist (1929–1988)
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Claus Toksvig

Summary

Claus Toksvig is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1929[3]. He died on November 5, 1988[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], television presenter[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Claus Toksvig…
  • Claus Toksvig was born on October 21, 1929[3].
  • Claus Toksvig died on November 5, 1988[4].
  • Burial took place at Nørup[9].
  • Claus Toksvig's father was Harald Toksvig[10].
  • A child of Claus Toksvig was Sandi Toksvig[11].
  • Claus Toksvig held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Claus Toksvig worked as a journalist[5].
  • Claus Toksvig's professions included television presenter[6].
  • Claus Toksvig's professions included politician[7].
  • Claus Toksvig held the position of Member of the European Parliament[13].
  • Claus Toksvig is recorded as male[14].
  • Claus Toksvig's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Claus Toksvig was affiliated with the Conservative People's Party[16].
  • Claus Toksvig's family name is recorded as Toksvig[17].
  • Claus Toksvig's given name is recorded as Claus[18].
  • Claus Toksvig's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[19].
  • Claus Toksvig's work location is recorded as Brussels[20].
  • Claus Toksvig's work location is recorded as Copenhagen[21].
  • Claus Toksvig's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Claus Toksvig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[23].
  • Claus Toksvig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Claus Toksvig's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Claus Toksvig'}[25].
  • Claus Toksvig's start of work period is recorded as 1951[26].

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Origins and Family

Claus Toksvig's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on October 21, 1929[3]. His father was Harald Toksvig[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5], television presenter[6], and politician[7]. Claus Toksvig held the position of Member of the European Parliament[13].

Personal Life

A child of Claus Toksvig was Sandi Toksvig[11]. He was affiliated with the Conservative People's Party[16].

Death and Burial

Claus Toksvig died on November 5, 1988[4]. He is buried at Nørup[9].

Why It Matters

Claus Toksvig ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Claus Toksvig born?

Claus Toksvig was born in Copenhagen[2].

Who were Claus Toksvig's parents?

Claus Toksvig's father was Harald Toksvig[10].

What did Claus Toksvig do for work?

Claus Toksvig worked as journalist[5], television presenter[6], and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Members of the European Parliament. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . smh.com.au. smh.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Sandi Toksvig
    Work location Strasbourg, Brussels, Copenhagen
    Occupation journalist, television presenter, politician
    Manner of death natural causes
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