Kristoffer Nyrop

Danish philologist (1858-1931)
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Kristoffer Nyrop
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Kristoffer Nyrop

Summary

Kristoffer Nyrop is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1858[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 13, 1931[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Kristoffer Nyrop was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was born on January 11, 1858[3].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop died on April 13, 1931[5].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop is buried at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop's father was Camillus Nyrop[11].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was married to Margrethe Nyrop[12].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop worked as a philologist[6].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop worked as a romanist[8].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the Saintour Prize[15].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[21].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[22].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[24].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Medieval Academy of America[25].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop was a member of Accademia della Crusca[26].
  • Kristoffer Nyrop is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Kristoffer Nyrop's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 11, 1858[3]. His father was Camillus Nyrop[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8]. Kristoffer Nyrop was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Saintour Prize[15], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1889[30]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17], an award[31], in France[32]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18], an award[33], in France[34]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36]; and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38], founded in 1808[39].

Personal Life

Among Kristoffer Nyrop's spouses was Margrethe Nyrop[12].

Death and Burial

Kristoffer Nyrop died on April 13, 1931[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Kristoffer Nyrop has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Kristoffer Nyrop born?

Kristoffer Nyrop's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Kristoffer Nyrop die?

Kristoffer Nyrop passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Kristoffer Nyrop's parents?

Kristoffer Nyrop's father was Camillus Nyrop[11].

Who was Kristoffer Nyrop married to?

Kristoffer Nyrop's spouses include Margrethe Nyrop[12].

What did Kristoffer Nyrop do for work?

Kristoffer Nyrop worked as philologist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8].

What awards did Kristoffer Nyrop receive?

Honors received include Saintour Prize[15], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17], and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Annales de l'Université de Paris. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . arllfb.be. Retrieved . arllfb.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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