Eigil Knuth

Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer (1903-1996)
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Eigil Knuth

Summary

Eigil Knuth is a human[1]. He was born in Klampenborg[2]. He was born on +1903-08-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1996-03-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], prehistorian[9], and sculptor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eigil Knuth was born in Klampenborg[2].
  • Eigil Knuth passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Eigil Knuth was born on +1903-08-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eigil Knuth died on +1996-03-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Bispebjerg Cemetery[12].
  • Eigil Knuth's father was Eigil Knuth[13].
  • Eigil Knuth held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Eigil Knuth worked as an explorer[6].
  • Eigil Knuth worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Eigil Knuth worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Eigil Knuth worked as a prehistorian[9].
  • Eigil Knuth's professions included sculptor[10].
  • Eigil Knuth was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[15].
  • Eigil Knuth received the Nersornaat in gold[16].
  • Eigil Knuth received the Patron’s Medal[17].
  • Eigil Knuth received the Mungo Park Medal[18].
  • Eigil Knuth received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Eigil Knuth received the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[20].
  • Eigil Knuth received the Hans Egede Medal[21].
  • Eigil Knuth is recorded as male[22].
  • Eigil Knuth's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Eigil Knuth's noble title is recorded as count[24].
  • Eigil Knuth's ISNI is recorded as 0000000072485407[25].
  • Eigil Knuth's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 60170819[26].
  • Eigil Knuth's GND ID is recorded as 129751952[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Klampenborg[2], Eigil Knuth… he was born on +1903-08-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[13].

Education

Eigil Knuth was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], prehistorian[9], and sculptor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Nersornaat in gold[16], a grade of an order[28]; Patron’s Medal[17], a science award[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1839[31]; Mungo Park Medal[18], an award[32]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34]; honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[20], an award[35], in Denmark[36]; and Hans Egede Medal[21], a science award[37], in Denmark[38].

Death and Burial

Eigil Knuth died on +1996-03-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Bispebjerg Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Eigil Knuth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He is credited with the discovery of Independence I culture[40], an archaeological culture[41], in Greenland[42] and Independence II culture[43], an archaeological culture[44], in Greenland[45].

FAQs

Where was Eigil Knuth born?

Eigil Knuth was born in Klampenborg[2].

Where did Eigil Knuth die?

Eigil Knuth died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Eigil Knuth's parents?

Eigil Knuth's father was Eigil Knuth[13].

What did Eigil Knuth do for work?

Eigil Knuth worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], prehistorian[9], and sculptor[10].

Where did Eigil Knuth go to school?

Eigil Knuth was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[15].

What awards did Eigil Knuth receive?

Honors received include Nersornaat in gold[16], Patron’s Medal[17], Mungo Park Medal[18], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

What did Eigil Knuth discover?

Eigil Knuth is credited as discoverer of Independence I culture[40] and Independence II culture[43].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . gravsted.dk. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . ina.gl. Retrieved . ina.gl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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