Erling Hammershaimb

Danish theologian and philologist (1904-1994)
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Erling Hammershaimb

Summary

Erling Hammershaimb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aalborg[2]. He was born on March 3, 1904[3]. He died on February 8, 1994[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], philologist[6], and epigrapher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Aalborg[2], Erling Hammershaimb…
  • Erling Hammershaimb was born on March 3, 1904[3].
  • Erling Hammershaimb died on February 8, 1994[4].
  • Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[8].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's father was Hjalmar Hammershaimb[9].
  • Erling Hammershaimb held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's professions included theologian[5].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's professions included philologist[6].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's professions included epigrapher[7].
  • Erling Hammershaimb held the position of prorector[11].
  • Erling Hammershaimb held the position of rector[12].
  • Erling Hammershaimb received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Erling Hammershaimb received the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Erling Hammershaimb received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Erling Hammershaimb received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[16].
  • Erling Hammershaimb was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[17].
  • Erling Hammershaimb is recorded as male[18].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's family name is recorded as Hammershaimb[20].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's given name is recorded as Erling[21].
  • Erling Hammershaimb's academic thesis is recorded as Das Verbum im Dialekt von Ras Schamra[22].

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Origins and Family

Erling Hammershaimb was born in Aalborg[2]. He was born on March 3, 1904[3]. His father was Hjalmar Hammershaimb[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5], philologist[6], and epigrapher[7]. Positions held include prorector[11], a profession[23] and rector[12], an elective office[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], a grade of an order[25], in Denmark[26]; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[27], in Denmark[28]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[29], in Denmark[30]; and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[16], an award[31], in Sweden[32].

Death and Burial

Erling Hammershaimb died on February 8, 1994[4]. He is buried at Vestre Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Erling Hammershaimb born?

Erling Hammershaimb was born in Aalborg[2].

Who were Erling Hammershaimb's parents?

Erling Hammershaimb's father was Hjalmar Hammershaimb[9].

What did Erling Hammershaimb do for work?

Erling Hammershaimb worked as theologian[5], philologist[6], and epigrapher[7].

What awards did Erling Hammershaimb receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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