David Simonsen

Danish rabbi and academic (1853-1932)
Person human Q4994443
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David Simonsen

Summary

David Simonsen is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 17, 1853[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on June 15, 1932[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6] and orientalist[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • David Simonsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • David Simonsen died in Copenhagen[4].
  • David Simonsen was born on March 17, 1853[3].
  • David Simonsen died on June 15, 1932[5].
  • David Simonsen is buried at Jewish Western Cemetery[9].
  • David Simonsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • David Simonsen worked as a rabbi[6].
  • David Simonsen worked as an orientalist[7].
  • David Simonsen's field of work was Judaism[11].
  • David Simonsen's field of work was oriental studies[12].
  • David Simonsen held the position of Chief Rabbi[13].
  • David Simonsen held the position of Chief Rabbi[14].
  • David Simonsen's education included a stint at Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau[15].
  • David Simonsen's religion is recorded as Judaism[16].
  • David Simonsen is recorded as male[17].
  • David Simonsen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • David Simonsen's Commons category is recorded as David Simonsen[19].
  • David Simonsen's family name is recorded as Simonsen[20].
  • David Simonsen's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • David Simonsen's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22].
  • David Simonsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[23].
  • David Simonsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

David Simonsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 17, 1853[3].

Education

David Simonsen was educated at Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rabbi[6] and orientalist[7]. Fields of work include Judaism[11], a religion[25], founded in -0500[26] and oriental studies[12], an academic discipline[27]. Positions held include Chief Rabbi[13], a Jewish religious occupation[28].

Personal Life

David Simonsen's religion is recorded as Judaism[16].

Death and Burial

David Simonsen died on June 15, 1932[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Jewish Western Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

David Simonsen is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was David Simonsen born?

David Simonsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did David Simonsen die?

David Simonsen died in Copenhagen[4].

What did David Simonsen do for work?

David Simonsen worked as rabbi[6] and orientalist[7].

Where did David Simonsen go to school?

David Simonsen was educated at Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . religion.dk. Retrieved . religion.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . religion.dk. Retrieved . religion.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · רחביה · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name David
    Field of work Judaism, oriental studies
    Family name Simonsen
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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