Holger Pedersen

Summary

Holger Pedersen is a human^[1]. He was born in Gelballe^[2]. He was born on April 7, 1867^[3]. He passed away in Hellerup^[4]. He died on October 25, 1953^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], armenologist^[7], university teacher^[8], and teacher^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Gelballe^[2], Holger Pedersen…
• Holger Pedersen passed away in Hellerup^[4].
• Holger Pedersen was born on April 7, 1867^[3].
• Holger Pedersen was born on January 1, 1867^[11].
• Holger Pedersen died on October 25, 1953^[5].
• Burial took place at Bispebjerg Cemetery^[12].
• Holger Pedersen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[13].
• Holger Pedersen's professions included linguist^[6].
• Holger Pedersen worked as an armenologist^[7].
• Holger Pedersen worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Holger Pedersen worked as a teacher^[9].
• Holger Pedersen held the position of rector^[14].
• Holger Pedersen held the position of president^[15].
• Holger Pedersen was employed by University of Copenhagen^[16].
• Holger Pedersen was educated at University of Copenhagen^[17].
• Holger Pedersen was educated at Ribe Katedralskole^[18].
• Holger Pedersen's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Zimmer^[19].
• A notable student of Holger Pedersen was Louis Hjelmslev^[20].
• Holger Pedersen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[21].
• Holger Pedersen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog^[22].
• Holger Pedersen received the honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux^[23].
• Holger Pedersen received the Honorary doctors of Ghent University^[24].
• Holger Pedersen received the Doctor honoris causa of the University of Dublin^[25].
• Holger Pedersen received the honorary doctor of the University of Wales^[26].
• Holger Pedersen was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[27].

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Origins and Family

Holger Pedersen was born in Gelballe^[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 7, 1867^[3] and January 1, 1867^[11].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen^[17], a public research university^[28], in Denmark^[29], founded in 1479^[30] and Ribe Katedralskole^[18], a gymnasium^[31], in Denmark^[32], founded in 1145^[33]. Holger Pedersen's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Zimmer^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], armenologist^[7], university teacher^[8], and teacher^[9]. Among Holger Pedersen's employers was University of Copenhagen^[16]. Positions held include rector^[14], an elective office^[34] and president^[15], a corporate title^[35]. A notable student of him was Louis Hjelmslev^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[21], a grade of an order^[36], in Denmark^[37], founded in 1808^[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog^[22], a grade of an order^[39], in Denmark^[40]; honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux^[23], an award^[41], in France^[42]; Honorary doctors of Ghent University^[24], an award^[43], in Belgium^[44]; Doctor honoris causa of the University of Dublin^[25], an award^[45], in Ireland^[46]; and honorary doctor of the University of Wales^[26], an award^[47], in United Kingdom^[48].

Death and Burial

Holger Pedersen died on October 25, 1953^[5]. He died in Hellerup^[4]. He is buried at Bispebjerg Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Holger Pedersen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

His notable doctoral advisees include Louis Hjelmslev^[51], a linguist^[52], 1899–1965^[53], of Kingdom of Denmark^[54], specialised in historical linguistics^[55].

FAQs

Where was Holger Pedersen born?

Holger Pedersen was born in Gelballe^[2].

Where did Holger Pedersen die?

Holger Pedersen passed away in Hellerup^[4].

What did Holger Pedersen do for work?

Holger Pedersen worked as linguist^[6], armenologist^[7], university teacher^[8], and teacher^[9].

Where did Holger Pedersen go to school?

Holger Pedersen was educated at University of Copenhagen^[17] and Ribe Katedralskole^[18].

What awards did Holger Pedersen receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog^[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog^[22], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux^[23], and Honorary doctors of Ghent University^[24].