Holger Pedersen
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Summary
Holger Pedersen was born in Gelballe[1]. He was born on April 7, 1867[2]. He passed away in Hellerup[3]. He died on October 25, 1953[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], armenologist[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and philologist[9].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 7, 1867[2], January 1, 1867[10]
- Place of burial: Bispebjerg Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Occupation: linguist[5], armenologist[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], philologist[9], albanologist[13]
- Position held: rector[14], president[15]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[16]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[17], Ribe Katedralskole[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Heinrich Zimmer[19]
- Student: Louis Hjelmslev[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[25]
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Education
Educated at University of Copenhagen[17], a public research university[26], in Denmark[27], founded in 1479[28] and Ribe Katedralskole[18], a gymnasium[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1145[31].
Career and Affiliations
Positions held include rector[14], an elective office[32] and president[15], a corporate title[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[43], in Denmark[44]; and honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[45], an award[46], in France[47].
Why It Matters
His notable doctoral advisees include Louis Hjelmslev[48], a linguist[49], 1899–1965[50], of Kingdom of Denmark[51], specialised in historical linguistics[52].
FAQs
Where was Holger Pedersen born?
Holger Pedersen was born in Gelballe[1].
Where did Holger Pedersen die?
Holger Pedersen passed away in Hellerup[3].
What did Holger Pedersen do for work?
Holger Pedersen worked as linguist[5], armenologist[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and philologist[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 Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].