Jens Munk
Danish explorer
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Summary
Jens Munk was born on June 3, 1579[1], in Arendal[2]. He died on June 28, 1628[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], naval officer[6], seafarer[7], traveler[8], and ship captain[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (374 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Erik Munk[11]
- Country of citizenship: Denmark–Norway[12]
- Field of work: travel[13], marine transportation[14]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Munk[17]
- Commons category: Jens Munk[18]
- Family name: Munk[19]
- Given name: Jens[20]
- Relative: Anna Munk fra Halland[21]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23], Norwegian[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[25]
- P14822: jens-munk[26]
Why It Matters
Jens Munk has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Jens Munk born?
Jens Munk's place of birth was Arendal[2].
Where did Jens Munk die?
Jens Munk died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Jens Munk's parents?
Jens Munk's father was Erik Munk[11].
What did Jens Munk do for work?
Jens Munk worked as an explorer[5], naval officer[6], seafarer[7], traveler[8], and ship captain[9].