Godfred Hansen

Summary

Godfred Hansen is a human^[1]. He was born in Copenhagen^[2]. He was born on February 23, 1876^[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen^[4]. He died on May 26, 1937^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6] and naval officer^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Godfred Hansen's place of birth was Copenhagen^[2].
• Godfred Hansen died in Copenhagen^[4].
• Godfred Hansen was born on February 23, 1876^[3].
• Godfred Hansen died on May 26, 1937^[5].
• Godfred Hansen died on May 27, 1937^[9].
• Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery^[10].
• Godfred Hansen's father was Hans Nicolai Hansen^[11].
• Godfred Hansen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[12].
• Godfred Hansen worked as an explorer^[6].
• Godfred Hansen worked as a naval officer^[7].
• Godfred Hansen held the position of chairperson^[13].
• Godfred Hansen was employed by Royal Danish Naval Academy^[14].
• Godfred Hansen received the Medal of Merit in Gold^[15].
• Godfred Hansen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[16].
• Godfred Hansen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[17].
• Godfred Hansen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog^[18].
• Godfred Hansen received the Hans Egede Medal^[19].
• Godfred Hansen was a member of Norwegian Geographical Society^[20].
• Godfred Hansen is recorded as male^[21].
• Godfred Hansen's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Godfred Hansen's Commons category is recorded as Godfred Hansen^[23].
• Godfred Hansen's military, police or special rank is recorded as counter admiral^[24].
• Godfred Hansen's family name is recorded as Hansen^[25].
• Godfred Hansen's given name is recorded as Godfred^[26].
• Godfred Hansen's participant in is recorded as The Gjøa expedition (1903–1906)^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen^[2], Godfred Hansen… he was born on February 23, 1876^[3]. His father was Hans Nicolai Hansen^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6] and naval officer^[7]. Godfred Hansen was employed by Royal Danish Naval Academy^[14]. He held the position of chairperson^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Merit in Gold^[15], a class of award^[28], in Denmark^[29]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[16], a grade of an order^[30], in Denmark^[31]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[17], a grade of an order^[32], in Denmark^[33], founded in 1808^[34]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog^[18], a grade of an order^[35], in Denmark^[36]; and Hans Egede Medal^[19], a science award^[37], in Denmark^[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 26, 1937^[5] and May 27, 1937^[9]. Godfred Hansen died in Copenhagen^[4]. Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Godfred Hansen include Godfred Hansens Island^[39], an island^[40], in Greenland^[41].

Why It Matters

Godfred Hansen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Entities named for him include Godfred Hansens Island^[39], an island^[40], in Greenland^[41].

FAQs

Where was Godfred Hansen born?

Godfred Hansen's place of birth was Copenhagen^[2].

Where did Godfred Hansen die?

Godfred Hansen died in Copenhagen^[4].

Who were Godfred Hansen's parents?

Godfred Hansen's father was Hans Nicolai Hansen^[11].

What did Godfred Hansen do for work?

Godfred Hansen worked as explorer^[6] and naval officer^[7].

What awards did Godfred Hansen receive?

Honors received include Medal of Merit in Gold^[15], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[16], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[17], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog^[18].