Kristian Erslev

Danish historian (1852–1930)
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Kristian Erslev

Summary

Kristian Erslev is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on December 28, 1852[3]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on June 20, 1930[5]. He worked as a historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Kristian Erslev was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Kristian Erslev was born in Frederiksberg[8].
  • Kristian Erslev passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
  • Kristian Erslev was born on December 28, 1852[3].
  • Kristian Erslev died on June 20, 1930[5].
  • Kristian Erslev's father was Jacob Erslev[9].
  • Kristian Erslev was married to Anna Hude[10].
  • Kristian Erslev held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Kristian Erslev's professions included historian[6].
  • Kristian Erslev held the position of rector[12].
  • Kristian Erslev held the position of Director General of the Danish National Archives[13].
  • Kristian Erslev was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Kristian Erslev was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Kristian Erslev received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Kristian Erslev received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Kristian Erslev was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Kristian Erslev was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[19].
  • Kristian Erslev was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[20].
  • Kristian Erslev was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[21].
  • Kristian Erslev is recorded as male[22].
  • Kristian Erslev's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Kristian Erslev's Commons category is recorded as Kristian Erslev[24].
  • Kristian Erslev earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Kristian Erslev's family name is recorded as Erslev[26].
  • Kristian Erslev's given name is recorded as Kristian[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Copenhagen[2], a largest city[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1167[30] and Frederiksberg[8], a town[31], in Denmark[32]. Kristian Erslev was born on December 28, 1852[3]. His father was Jacob Erslev[9].

Education

Kristian Erslev's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Kristian Erslev's professions included historian[6]. Among his employers was University of Copenhagen[14]. Positions held include rector[12], an elective office[33] and Director General of the Danish National Archives[13], a position[34], in Denmark[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38] and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Personal Life

Kristian Erslev was married to Anna Hude[10].

Death and Burial

Kristian Erslev died on June 20, 1930[5]. He died in Frederiksberg[4].

Why It Matters

Kristian Erslev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Kristian Erslev born?

Kristian Erslev was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Kristian Erslev die?

Kristian Erslev passed away in Frederiksberg[4].

Who were Kristian Erslev's parents?

Kristian Erslev's father was Jacob Erslev[9].

Who was Kristian Erslev married to?

Kristian Erslev's spouses include Anna Hude[10].

What did Kristian Erslev do for work?

Kristian Erslev worked as historian[6].

Where did Kristian Erslev go to school?

Kristian Erslev was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].

What awards did Kristian Erslev receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16] and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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