Johannes Pedersen

Danish theologian
Person human Q6039205
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Johannes Pedersen

Summary

Johannes Pedersen is a human[1]. He was born in Illebølle[2]. He was born on November 7, 1883[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on December 22, 1977[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Pedersen was born in Illebølle[2].
  • Johannes Pedersen died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Johannes Pedersen was born on November 7, 1883[3].
  • Johannes Pedersen died on December 22, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9].
  • Johannes Pedersen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Johannes Pedersen's professions included linguist[6].
  • Johannes Pedersen worked as a theologian[7].
  • Johannes Pedersen held the position of president[11].
  • Among Johannes Pedersen's employers was University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Johannes Pedersen was educated at Sorø Academy[13].
  • Johannes Pedersen was educated at University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[17].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[18].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[19].
  • Johannes Pedersen received the Q106076863[20].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[22].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Society of Sciences in Lund[23].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Society for Old Testament Study[24].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[25].
  • Johannes Pedersen was a member of Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[26].
  • Johannes Pedersen is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Pedersen's place of birth was Illebølle[2]. He was born on November 7, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at Sorø Academy[13], a manor house[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1625[30] and University of Copenhagen[14], a public research university[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1479[33]. Academic degrees include Candidatus theologiæ[34] and Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and theologian[7]. Among Johannes Pedersen's employers was University of Copenhagen[12]. He held the position of president[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[17], an award[41], in Sweden[42]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[18], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[19], an award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and Q106076863[20].

Death and Burial

Johannes Pedersen died on December 22, 1977[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Johannes Pedersen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Pedersen born?

Born in Illebølle[2], Johannes Pedersen…

Where did Johannes Pedersen die?

Johannes Pedersen died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Johannes Pedersen do for work?

Johannes Pedersen worked as linguist[6] and theologian[7].

Where did Johannes Pedersen go to school?

Johannes Pedersen was educated at Sorø Academy[13] and University of Copenhagen[14].

What awards did Johannes Pedersen receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], honorary doctorate of Lund University[17], and honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[18].

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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [34] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, theologian
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