Jacob Kornerup

Danish archeologist and painter (1825-1913)
Person human Q3363311
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Jacob Kornerup

Summary

Jacob Kornerup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roskilde[2]. He was born on November 19, 1825[3]. He died in Roskilde[4]. He died on March 9, 1913[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], historian[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Kornerup's place of birth was Roskilde[2].
  • Jacob Kornerup passed away in Roskilde[4].
  • Jacob Kornerup was born on November 19, 1825[3].
  • Jacob Kornerup died on March 9, 1913[5].
  • A child of Jacob Kornerup was Ebbe Kornerup[12].
  • Jacob Kornerup held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Jacob Kornerup's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Jacob Kornerup's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Jacob Kornerup worked as a painter[8].
  • Jacob Kornerup worked as a historian[9].
  • Jacob Kornerup's professions included art historian[10].
  • Jacob Kornerup was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].
  • Jacob Kornerup's education included a stint at Roskilde Cathedral School[15].
  • A notable student of Jacob Kornerup was Johannes Kragh[16].
  • Jacob Kornerup received the Ingenio et arti[17].
  • Jacob Kornerup received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Jacob Kornerup received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Jacob Kornerup is recorded as male[20].
  • Jacob Kornerup's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jacob Kornerup's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Kornerup[22].
  • Jacob Kornerup's family name is recorded as Kornerup[23].
  • Jacob Kornerup's given name is recorded as Jacob[24].
  • Jacob Kornerup studied under Martinus Rørbye[25].
  • Jacob Kornerup's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Jacob Kornerup's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacob Kornerup was born in Roskilde[2]. He was born on November 19, 1825[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14], an art academy[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1754[30] and Roskilde Cathedral School[15], a gymnasium[31], in Denmark[32]. Jacob Kornerup studied under Martinus Rørbye[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], historian[9], and art historian[10]. A notable student of Jacob Kornerup was Johannes Kragh[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Ingenio et arti[17], a medallion[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1841[35]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38]; and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Personal Life

A child of Jacob Kornerup was Ebbe Kornerup[12].

Death and Burial

Jacob Kornerup died on March 9, 1913[5]. He passed away in Roskilde[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Kornerup ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Kornerup born?

Jacob Kornerup's place of birth was Roskilde[2].

Where did Jacob Kornerup die?

Jacob Kornerup died in Roskilde[4].

What did Jacob Kornerup do for work?

Jacob Kornerup worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], historian[9], and art historian[10].

Where did Jacob Kornerup go to school?

Jacob Kornerup was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14] and Roskilde Cathedral School[15].

What awards did Jacob Kornerup receive?

Honors received include Ingenio et arti[17], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . litteraturpriser.dk. litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . denstoredanske.dk. denstoredanske.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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