Hans Christian Petersen
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Summary
Hans Christian Petersen was born on August 11, 1793[1], in Kristiansand[2]. He died on September 26, 1862[3], in Christiania[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Richard Petersen[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Position held: Førstestatsråd[11], Minister of Justice and Public Security[12], Attorney General of Norway[13], Norway's Army Minister[14], Q76337245[15], Q61650865[16], Minister of Auditing[17], Q76419138[18], County Governor of Oslo and Akershus[19], Q96687652[20]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], Legion of Honour[22], Order of St. Olav[23], Royal Order of the Seraphim[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Petersen[26]
- Given name: Hans[27]
- Relative: Otto Mathias Numsen Lund[28]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[30]
- Name in native language: Hans Christian Petersen[31]
- Sibling: Peter Christian Petersen[32]
- P14573: 1753[33]
Why It Matters
Hans Christian Petersen has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Hans Christian Petersen born?
Hans Christian Petersen was born in Kristiansand[2].
Where did Hans Christian Petersen die?
Hans Christian Petersen passed away in Christiania[4].
What did Hans Christian Petersen do for work?
Hans Christian Petersen worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7].
What awards did Hans Christian Petersen receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], Legion of Honour[22], Order of St. Olav[23], and Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].