Henry Larsen

Canadian explorer (1899–1964)
Person human Q935548
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Summary

Henry Larsen was born on September 30, 1899[1], in Hvaler Municipality[2]. He died on October 29, 1964[3], in Vancouver[4]. He worked as an explorer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Canada[7], Norway[8]
  • Award received: Patron’s Medal[9], Massey Medal[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Henry Larsen (explorer)[12]
  • Family name: Larsen[13]
  • Given name: Henry[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[15]
  • P14822: henry-larsen[16]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Larsen include Larsen Sound[17], a watercourse[18], in Canada[19].

Why It Matters

Henry Larsen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

Entities named for him include Larsen Sound[17], a watercourse[18], in Canada[19].

FAQs

Where was Henry Larsen born?

Henry Larsen's place of birth was Hvaler Municipality[2].

Where did Henry Larsen die?

Henry Larsen passed away in Vancouver[4].

What did Henry Larsen do for work?

Henry Larsen worked as an explorer[5].

What awards did Henry Larsen receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[9] and Massey Medal[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Vancouver
    Citizenship → —
    Occupation → explorer
    Given name → Henry
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ P14822: henry-larsen, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/315204459|Henry Larsen (#315204459)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8353|Norwegian Pol"
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