Ferdinand Meldahl

Danish architect (1827-1908)
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Ferdinand Meldahl
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Ferdinand Meldahl

Summary

Ferdinand Meldahl is a human[1]. Born in Frederiksberg[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1827[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on February 3, 1908[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Meldahl was born in Frederiksberg[2].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl was born on March 16, 1827[3].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl died on February 3, 1908[5].
  • Burial took place at Lyngby Old Churchyard[9].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl's father was Heinrich Meldahl[10].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl was married to Caroline Amalie Meldahl[11].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl worked as an architect[6].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl worked as a politician[7].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].
  • A notable student of Ferdinand Meldahl was Arnold Krog[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferdinand Meldahl is Old Town Hall (Fredericia)[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferdinand Meldahl is Alnarp Castle[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferdinand Meldahl is Alþingishúsið[18].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[25].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl is recorded as male[26].
  • Ferdinand Meldahl's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand Meldahl's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on March 16, 1827[3]. His father was Heinrich Meldahl[10].

Education

Ferdinand Meldahl was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and politician[7]. Ferdinand Meldahl was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13]. A notable student of him was Arnold Krog[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Old Town Hall (Fredericia)[16], a Rathaus[28], in Denmark[29]; Alnarp Castle[17], a château[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1862[32]; and Alþingishúsið[18], a parliament building[33], in Iceland[34], founded in 1881[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1808[42]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[43], in Denmark[44]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand Meldahl's spouses was Caroline Amalie Meldahl[11].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Meldahl died on February 3, 1908[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Lyngby Old Churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Meldahl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Meldahl born?

Ferdinand Meldahl's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2].

Where did Ferdinand Meldahl die?

Ferdinand Meldahl passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Ferdinand Meldahl's parents?

Ferdinand Meldahl's father was Heinrich Meldahl[10].

Who was Ferdinand Meldahl married to?

Ferdinand Meldahl's spouses include Caroline Amalie Meldahl[11].

What did Ferdinand Meldahl do for work?

Ferdinand Meldahl worked as architect[6] and politician[7].

Where did Ferdinand Meldahl go to school?

Ferdinand Meldahl was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].

What awards did Ferdinand Meldahl receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] . gravsted.dk. gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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