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 (422 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].

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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 (422 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 18 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].