Knud Rasmussen
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Knud Rasmussen
Summary
Knud Rasmussen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ilulissat[2]. He was born on June 7, 1879[3]. He passed away in Gentofte Hospital[4]. He died on December 21, 1933[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], writer[9], and polar explorer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (886 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Knud Rasmussen's place of birth was Ilulissat[2].
- Knud Rasmussen died in Gentofte Hospital[4].
- Knud Rasmussen was born on June 7, 1879[3].
- Knud Rasmussen died on December 21, 1933[5].
- Knud Rasmussen is buried at Vestre Cemetery[12].
- Knud Rasmussen's father was Christian Rasmussen[13].
- Knud Rasmussen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
- Knud Rasmussen's professions included explorer[6].
- Knud Rasmussen's professions included anthropologist[7].
- Knud Rasmussen worked as an ethnologist[8].
- Knud Rasmussen worked as a writer[9].
- Knud Rasmussen's professions included polar explorer[10].
- Knud Rasmussen's field of work was polar region[15].
- Knud Rasmussen's field of work was anthropology[16].
- Among Knud Rasmussen's employers was Kristeligt Dagblad[17].
- Knud Rasmussen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[18].
- Knud Rasmussen received the Vega Medal[19].
- Knud Rasmussen received the Founder’s Medal[20].
- Knud Rasmussen received the Charles P. Daly Medal[21].
- Knud Rasmussen received the Hans Egede Medal[22].
- Knud Rasmussen received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[23].
- Knud Rasmussen received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24].
- Knud Rasmussen was a member of Norwegian Geographical Society[25].
- Knud Rasmussen was a member of The Explorers Club[26].
- Knud Rasmussen was a member of Society of Sciences in Lund[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Ilulissat[2], Knud Rasmussen… he was born on June 7, 1879[3]. His father was Christian Rasmussen[13].
Education
Knud Rasmussen was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], writer[9], and polar explorer[10]. Fields of work include polar region[15], a climate zone[28] and anthropology[16], an academic discipline[29]. Among Knud Rasmussen's employers was Kristeligt Dagblad[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Vega Medal[19], a science award[30], in Sweden[31]; Founder’s Medal[20], a science award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1831[34]; Charles P. Daly Medal[21], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1902[37]; Hans Egede Medal[22], a science award[38], in Denmark[39]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[23], an award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[24], a grade of an order[42], in Norway[43].
Death and Burial
Knud Rasmussen died on December 21, 1933[5]. He passed away in Gentofte Hospital[4]. Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Knud Rasmussen include HDMS Knud Rasmussen[44], a patrol vessel[45] and Knud Rasmussen Glacier[46], a glacier[47], in Greenland[48].
Why It Matters
Knud Rasmussen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (886 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Therkel Mathiassen[51], an explorer[52], 1892–1967[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54], awarded the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[55].
Entities named for him include HDMS Knud Rasmussen[44], a patrol vessel[45] and Knud Rasmussen Glacier[46], a glacier[47], in Greenland[48].
FAQs
Where was Knud Rasmussen born?
Knud Rasmussen's place of birth was Ilulissat[2].
Where did Knud Rasmussen die?
Knud Rasmussen passed away in Gentofte Hospital[4].
Who were Knud Rasmussen's parents?
Knud Rasmussen's father was Christian Rasmussen[13].
What did Knud Rasmussen do for work?
Knud Rasmussen worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], writer[9], and polar explorer[10].
Where did Knud Rasmussen go to school?
Knud Rasmussen was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].
What awards did Knud Rasmussen receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[19], Founder’s Medal[20], Charles P. Daly Medal[21], and Hans Egede Medal[22].
Who did Knud Rasmussen influence?
Knud Rasmussen has been cited as an influence by Therkel Mathiassen[51].