Hal Koch

Danish church historian (1904–1963)
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Summary

Hal Koch was born on May 6, 1904[1], in Hellerup[2]. He died on August 10, 1963[3], in Kattegat[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Hans Koch[10]
  • Mother: Margrethe Koch[11]
  • Spouse: Bodil Koch[12]
  • Child: Dorte Bennedsen[13], Ejler Koch[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[15]
  • Position held: head teacher[16]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[17]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[18], Metropolitanskolen[19]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21], Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[22], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Academic degree: Candidatus theologiæ[25], cand.mag.[26]
  • Family name: Koch[27]
  • Given name: Hal[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[29]
  • Sibling: Margrete Lomholt[30]

FAQs

Where was Hal Koch born?

Hal Koch's place of birth was Hellerup[2].

Where did Hal Koch die?

Hal Koch passed away in Kattegat[4].

Who were Hal Koch's parents?

Hal Koch's father was Hans Koch[10]. Hal Koch's mother was Margrethe Koch[11].

Who was Hal Koch married to?

Hal Koch's spouses include Bodil Koch[12].

What did Hal Koch do for work?

Hal Koch worked as a church historian[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Hal Koch go to school?

Hal Koch was educated at University of Copenhagen[18] and Metropolitanskolen[19].

What awards did Hal Koch receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].

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  6. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . uu.se. Retrieved . uu.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . vitterhetsakad.se. Retrieved . vitterhetsakad.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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