Knud Pontoppidan

Danish psychiatrist (1853-1916)
Person human Q6162180
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Knud Pontoppidan

Summary

Knud Pontoppidan is a human[1]. He was born in Ribe[2]. He was born on July 10, 1853[3]. He passed away in Hillerød[4]. He died on October 21, 1916[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6].

Key Facts

  • Knud Pontoppidan was born in Ribe[2].
  • Knud Pontoppidan passed away in Hillerød[4].
  • Knud Pontoppidan was born on July 10, 1853[3].
  • Knud Pontoppidan died on October 21, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillerød[7].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's father was Dines Pontoppidan[8].
  • Knud Pontoppidan held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[9].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's professions included psychiatrist[6].
  • Among Knud Pontoppidan's employers was University of Copenhagen[10].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's education included a stint at Randers State School[11].
  • Knud Pontoppidan received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Knud Pontoppidan received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Knud Pontoppidan is recorded as male[14].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's family is recorded as Q121301188[16].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's Commons category is recorded as Knud Pontoppidan[17].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's family name is recorded as Pontoppidan[18].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's given name is recorded as Knud[19].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's sibling is recorded as Erik Pontoppidan[20].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's sibling is recorded as Morten Pontoppidan[21].
  • Knud Pontoppidan's sibling is recorded as Henrik Pontoppidan[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Knud Pontoppidan was born in Ribe[2]. He was born on July 10, 1853[3]. His father was Dines Pontoppidan[8].

Education

Knud Pontoppidan was educated at Randers State School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Knud Pontoppidan's professions included psychiatrist[6]. Among his employers was University of Copenhagen[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], a grade of an order[23], in Denmark[24] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], a grade of an order[25], in Denmark[26], founded in 1808[27].

Death and Burial

Knud Pontoppidan died on October 21, 1916[5]. He passed away in Hillerød[4]. Burial took place at Hillerød[7].

FAQs

Where was Knud Pontoppidan born?

Knud Pontoppidan's place of birth was Ribe[2].

Where did Knud Pontoppidan die?

Knud Pontoppidan passed away in Hillerød[4].

Who were Knud Pontoppidan's parents?

Knud Pontoppidan's father was Dines Pontoppidan[8].

What did Knud Pontoppidan do for work?

Knud Pontoppidan worked as psychiatrist[6].

Where did Knud Pontoppidan go to school?

Knud Pontoppidan was educated at Randers State School[11].

What awards did Knud Pontoppidan receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Hillerød
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    Lex id Knud_Pontoppidan
    Gnd id 117689661
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