Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae

Danish archaeologist, historian, politician and second director of the National Museum of Denmark (1821-1885)
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Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae

Summary

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vejle[2]. He was born on March 14, 1821[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 15, 1885[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's place of birth was Vejle[2].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died in Hagestedgaard[11].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was born on March 14, 1821[3].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died on August 15, 1885[5].
  • Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery[12].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's father was Jens Worsaae[13].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae worked as a prehistorian[8].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's professions included writer[9].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae held the position of Kultus Minister of Denmark[15].
  • Among Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's employers was University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[18].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the Professor[19].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[27].

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Origins and Family

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was born in Vejle[2]. He was born on March 14, 1821[3]. His father was Jens Worsaae[13].

Education

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and writer[9]. Among Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's employers was University of Copenhagen[16]. He held the position of Kultus Minister of Denmark[15].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[18], an award[28], in Sweden[29]; Professor[19], a honorific prefix[30]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[31], in Denmark[32]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1808[35]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39].

Death and Burial

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died on August 15, 1885[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen[4], a largest city[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1167[42] and Hagestedgaard[11], a manor house[43], in Denmark[44], founded in 1748[45]. Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae born?

Born in Vejle[2], Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae…

Where did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae die?

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's parents?

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's father was Jens Worsaae[13].

What did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae do for work?

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and writer[9].

Where did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae go to school?

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[18], Professor[19], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21].

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  3. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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