Hal Koch

Danish church historian (1904–1963)
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Hal Koch

Summary

Hal Koch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hellerup[2]. He was born on +1904-05-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Kattegat[4]. He died on +1963-08-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Hal Koch's place of birth was Hellerup[2].
  • Hal Koch passed away in Kattegat[4].
  • Hal Koch was born on +1904-05-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hal Koch died on +1963-08-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hal Koch is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9].
  • Hal Koch's father was Hans Koch[10].
  • Hal Koch's mother was Margrethe Koch[11].
  • Among Hal Koch's spouses was Bodil Koch[12].
  • A child of Hal Koch was Dorte Bennedsen[13].
  • A child of Hal Koch was Ejler Koch[14].
  • Hal Koch held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Hal Koch's professions included church historian[6].
  • Hal Koch worked as a theologian[7].
  • Hal Koch worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hal Koch held the position of head teacher[16].
  • Hal Koch was employed by University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Hal Koch's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[18].
  • Hal Koch was educated at Metropolitanskolen[19].
  • Hal Koch received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].
  • Hal Koch was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Hal Koch was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[22].
  • Hal Koch was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Hal Koch is recorded as male[24].
  • Hal Koch's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hal Koch earned the academic degree of Candidatus theologiæ[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hellerup[2], Hal Koch… he was born on +1904-05-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Hans Koch[10]. His mother was Margrethe Koch[11].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[18], a public research university[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1479[29] and Metropolitanskolen[19], a former educational institution[30], in Denmark[31]. Academic degrees include Candidatus theologiæ[26] and cand.mag.[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Hal Koch's employers was University of Copenhagen[17]. He held the position of head teacher[16].

Recognition

Hal Koch received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].

Personal Life

Hal Koch was married to Bodil Koch[12]. Children include Dorte Bennedsen[13], a politician[33], 1938–2016[34], of Kingdom of Denmark[35] and Ejler Koch[14], 1933–1978[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37].

Death and Burial

Hal Koch died on +1963-08-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kattegat[4]. He is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Hal Koch born?

Born in Hellerup[2], Hal Koch…

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 church historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

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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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . uu.se. Retrieved . uu.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . vitterhetsakad.se. Retrieved . vitterhetsakad.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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