Jakob Jakobsen

Faroese linguist (1864–1918)
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Jakob Jakobsen

Summary

Jakob Jakobsen is a human[1]. He was born in Tórshavn[2]. He was born on February 22, 1864[3]. He died in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on August 15, 1918[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], lexicographer[8], and folklorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jakob Jakobsen was born in Tórshavn[2].
  • Jakob Jakobsen passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
  • Jakob Jakobsen was born on February 22, 1864[3].
  • Jakob Jakobsen died on August 15, 1918[5].
  • Jakob Jakobsen is buried at Vestre Cemetery[11].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's father was Hans Nicolai Jacobsen[12].
  • Jakob Jakobsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's professions included linguist[6].
  • Jakob Jakobsen worked as a writer[7].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's professions included lexicographer[8].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's professions included folklorist[9].
  • Jakob Jakobsen is recorded as male[14].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's Commons category is recorded as Jakob Jakobsen[16].
  • Jakob Jakobsen earned the academic degree of doctorate in philology[17].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's family name is recorded as Jakobsen[18].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's given name is recorded as Jakob[19].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's Commons gallery is recorded as Jakob Jakobsen[20].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Faroese[22].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[23].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's sibling is recorded as Anna Horsbøl[24].
  • Jakob Jakobsen's sibling is recorded as Sigrid Niclasen[25].

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Origins and Family

Jakob Jakobsen's place of birth was Tórshavn[2]. He was born on February 22, 1864[3]. His father was Hans Nicolai Jacobsen[12].

Education

Jakob Jakobsen earned the academic degree of doctorate in philology[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], lexicographer[8], and folklorist[9].

Death and Burial

Jakob Jakobsen died on August 15, 1918[5]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. He is buried at Vestre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jakob Jakobsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Jakob Jakobsen born?

Jakob Jakobsen's place of birth was Tórshavn[2].

Where did Jakob Jakobsen die?

Jakob Jakobsen passed away in Frederiksberg[4].

Who were Jakob Jakobsen's parents?

Jakob Jakobsen's father was Hans Nicolai Jacobsen[12].

What did Jakob Jakobsen do for work?

Jakob Jakobsen worked as linguist[6], writer[7], lexicographer[8], and folklorist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Frederiksberg
    Instance of human
    Given name Jakob
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Faroese, Danish
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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