Johannes Brøndsted

Danish archaeologist (1890–1965)
Person human Q4583825
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Johannes Brøndsted

Summary

Johannes Brøndsted is a human[1]. Born in Grundfør[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1890[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 16, 1965[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Brøndsted's place of birth was Grundfør[2].
  • Johannes Brøndsted died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Johannes Brøndsted was born on October 5, 1890[3].
  • Johannes Brøndsted was born on January 1, 1890[12].
  • Johannes Brøndsted died on November 16, 1965[5].
  • Johannes Brøndsted died on January 1, 1965[13].
  • Johannes Brøndsted is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[14].
  • A child of Johannes Brøndsted was Mogens Brøndsted[15].
  • A child of Johannes Brøndsted was Henning Brøndsted[16].
  • Johannes Brøndsted held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Johannes Brøndsted worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Johannes Brøndsted worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Johannes Brøndsted worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johannes Brøndsted's professions included historian[9].
  • Johannes Brøndsted's professions included professor[10].
  • Johannes Brøndsted worked as a prehistorian[18].
  • Johannes Brøndsted held the position of museum director[19].
  • Johannes Brøndsted held the position of Q12333470[20].
  • Johannes Brøndsted was employed by University of Copenhagen[21].
  • Johannes Brøndsted was employed by National Museum of Denmark[22].
  • Johannes Brøndsted's education included a stint at Sorø Academy[23].
  • A notable student of Johannes Brøndsted was Ole Klindt-Jensen[24].
  • Johannes Brøndsted received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Johannes Brøndsted received the Läkerol's Culture Award[26].
  • Johannes Brøndsted received the Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Brøndsted's place of birth was Grundfør[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 5, 1890[3] and January 1, 1890[12].

Education

Johannes Brøndsted was educated at Sorø Academy[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], professor[10], and prehistorian[18]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[21], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and National Museum of Denmark[22], a national museum[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1849[33]. Positions held include museum director[19], a profession[34] and Q12333470[20], a corporate title[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1958[37]. A notable student of Johannes Brøndsted was Ole Klindt-Jensen[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1808[40]; Läkerol's Culture Award[26], a cultural prize[41], in Sweden[42]; Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[27]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[43], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45].

Personal Life

Children include Mogens Brøndsted[15], a literary historian[46], 1918–2006[47], of Kingdom of Denmark[48], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[49], specialised in history of literature[50] and Henning Brøndsted[16], a judge[51], 1923–1998[52], of Kingdom of Denmark[53], awarded the Nersornaat in silver[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 16, 1965[5] and January 1, 1965[13]. Johannes Brøndsted died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Johannes Brøndsted ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Brøndsted born?

Johannes Brøndsted's place of birth was Grundfør[2].

Where did Johannes Brøndsted die?

Johannes Brøndsted passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Johannes Brøndsted do for work?

Johannes Brøndsted worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and professor[10].

Where did Johannes Brøndsted go to school?

Johannes Brøndsted was educated at Sorø Academy[23].

What awards did Johannes Brøndsted receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], Läkerol's Culture Award[26], Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[27], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[43].

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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