Knud Rasmussen
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Summary
Knud Rasmussen was born on June 7, 1879[1], in Ilulissat[2]. He died on December 21, 1933[3], in Gentofte Hospital[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], writer[8], and polar explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,612 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vestre Cemetery[11]
- Father: Christian Rasmussen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
- Field of work: polar region[14], anthropology[15]
- Employer: Kristeligt Dagblad[16]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[17]
- Award received: Vega Medal[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Charles P. Daly Medal[20], Hans Egede Medal[21], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[22], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[23], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26]
- Member of: Norwegian Geographical Society[27], The Explorers Club[28], Society of Sciences in Lund[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Knud Rasmussen[31]
- Family name: Rasmussen[32]
- Given name: Knud[33], Johan[34], Victor[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Knud Rasmussen[36]
- Commons gallery: Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen[37]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[38]
- Participant in: First Thule Expedition[39], Second Thule Expedition[40], Fourth Thule Expedition[41], Fifth Thule Expedition[42]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[44], Greenlandic[45], English[46]
- Commons Creator page: Knud Rasmussen[47]
- Name in native language: Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Knud Rasmussen include HDMS Knud Rasmussen[49], a patrol vessel[50] and Knud Rasmussen Glacier[51], a glacier[52], in Greenland[53].
Why It Matters
Knud Rasmussen has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Therkel Mathiassen[56], an explorer[57], 1892–1967[58], of Kingdom of Denmark[59], awarded the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[60].
Entities named for him include HDMS Knud Rasmussen[49], a patrol vessel[50] and Knud Rasmussen Glacier[51], a glacier[52], in Greenland[53].
FAQs
Where was Knud Rasmussen born?
Knud Rasmussen's place of birth was Ilulissat[2].
Where did Knud Rasmussen die?
Knud Rasmussen died in Gentofte Hospital[4].
Who were Knud Rasmussen's parents?
Knud Rasmussen's father was Christian Rasmussen[12].
What did Knud Rasmussen do for work?
Knud Rasmussen worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], writer[8], and polar explorer[9].
Where did Knud Rasmussen go to school?
Knud Rasmussen was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
What awards did Knud Rasmussen receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Charles P. Daly Medal[20], and Hans Egede Medal[21].
Who did Knud Rasmussen influence?
Knud Rasmussen has been cited as an influence by Therkel Mathiassen[56].