Kaj Barr

Danish orientalist (1896–1970)
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Kaj Barr

Summary

Kaj Barr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 26, 1896[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 4, 1970[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], iranologist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Kaj Barr…
  • Kaj Barr passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Kaj Barr was born on June 26, 1896[3].
  • Kaj Barr died on January 4, 1970[5].
  • Kaj Barr is buried at Søborg Cemetery[10].
  • Kaj Barr held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Kaj Barr worked as an orientalist[6].
  • Kaj Barr worked as an iranologist[7].
  • Kaj Barr's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Kaj Barr worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Kaj Barr was employed by University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Kaj Barr's education included a stint at Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[13].
  • Kaj Barr received the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Kaj Barr received the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Kaj Barr was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[16].
  • Kaj Barr was a member of Society of Sciences in Lund[17].
  • Kaj Barr is recorded as male[18].
  • Kaj Barr's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kaj Barr's family name is recorded as Barr[20].
  • Kaj Barr's given name is recorded as Kaj[21].
  • Kaj Barr's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[22].
  • Kaj Barr's name in native language is recorded as Kaj Barr[23].
  • Kaj Barr's different from is recorded as Hermann Rosenberg[24].

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Origins and Family

Kaj Barr was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 26, 1896[3].

Education

Kaj Barr was educated at Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], iranologist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Kaj Barr's employers was University of Copenhagen[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[25], in Denmark[26] and honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[15], an award[27], in Denmark[28].

Death and Burial

Kaj Barr died on January 4, 1970[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Søborg Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Kaj Barr born?

Kaj Barr was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Kaj Barr die?

Kaj Barr died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Kaj Barr do for work?

Kaj Barr worked as orientalist[6], iranologist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Kaj Barr go to school?

Kaj Barr was educated at Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[13].

What awards did Kaj Barr receive?

Honors received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[14] and honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . publ.royalacademy.dk. Retrieved . publ.royalacademy.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1957 edition. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1957 edition. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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