Erik Seidenfaden

Danish ethnologist and anthropologist (1881-1958)
Person human Q5388830
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Erik Seidenfaden

Summary

Erik Seidenfaden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on 1881[3]. He died in Gentofte[4]. He died on January 1, 1958[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], and military officer[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Erik Seidenfaden…
  • Erik Seidenfaden died in Gentofte[4].
  • Erik Seidenfaden was born on 1881[3].
  • Erik Seidenfaden was born on March 25, 1881[9].
  • Erik Seidenfaden died on January 1, 1958[5].
  • Erik Seidenfaden died on September 22, 1958[10].
  • Burial took place at Sorgenfri Cemetery[11].
  • Erik Seidenfaden held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Erik Seidenfaden worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Erik Seidenfaden worked as an ethnologist[7].
  • Erik Seidenfaden worked as a military officer[8].
  • Erik Seidenfaden received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Erik Seidenfaden is recorded as male[14].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's Commons category is recorded as Erik Seidenfaden (1881-1958)[16].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[17].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's family name is recorded as Seidenfaden[18].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's given name is recorded as Erik[19].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's relative is recorded as Erik Seidenfaden[20].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's Commons Creator page is recorded as Erik Seidenfaden (ethnologist)[21].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's different from is recorded as Erik Seidenfaden[22].
  • Erik Seidenfaden's sibling is recorded as Aage Seidenfaden[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Erik Seidenfaden… Recorded date of birth include 1881[3] and March 25, 1881[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], and military officer[8].

Recognition

Erik Seidenfaden received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1958[5] and September 22, 1958[10]. Erik Seidenfaden passed away in Gentofte[4]. Burial took place at Sorgenfri Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Erik Seidenfaden born?

Erik Seidenfaden was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Erik Seidenfaden die?

Erik Seidenfaden died in Gentofte[4].

What did Erik Seidenfaden do for work?

Erik Seidenfaden worked as anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], and military officer[8].

What awards did Erik Seidenfaden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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