Lis Jacobsen

Danish philologist, archaeologist and writer (1882-1961)
Person human Q3430810
Lis Jacobsen
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Lis Jacobsen

Summary

Lis Jacobsen is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], she… she was born on January 29, 1882[3]. She passed away in Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen[4]. She died on June 18, 1961[5]. She worked as a philologist[6], archaeologist[7], translator[8], runologist[9], and historian[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Lis Jacobsen…
  • Lis Jacobsen passed away in Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen[4].
  • Lis Jacobsen was born on January 29, 1882[3].
  • Lis Jacobsen died on June 18, 1961[5].
  • Lis Jacobsen is buried at Q110701007[12].
  • Lis Jacobsen's father was Marcus Rubin[13].
  • Among Lis Jacobsen's spouses was Jacob Peter Jacobsen[14].
  • Lis Jacobsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Lis Jacobsen's professions included philologist[6].
  • Lis Jacobsen's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Lis Jacobsen worked as a translator[8].
  • Lis Jacobsen's professions included runologist[9].
  • Lis Jacobsen worked as a historian[10].
  • Lis Jacobsen's education included a stint at N. Zahle's School[16].
  • Lis Jacobsen received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].
  • Lis Jacobsen received the Medal of Merit in Gold[18].
  • Lis Jacobsen received the Q106076863[19].
  • Lis Jacobsen was a member of Medieval Academy of America[20].
  • Lis Jacobsen was a member of Society for Danish Language and Literature[21].
  • Lis Jacobsen is recorded as female[22].
  • Lis Jacobsen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Lis Jacobsen's Commons category is recorded as Lis Jacobsen[24].
  • Lis Jacobsen's family name is recorded as Jacobsen[25].
  • Lis Jacobsen's given name is recorded as Elisabeth[26].
  • Lis Jacobsen's described by source is recorded as Q133831992[27].

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Origins and Family

Lis Jacobsen was born in Copenhagen[2]. She was born on January 29, 1882[3]. Her father was Marcus Rubin[13].

Education

Lis Jacobsen was educated at N. Zahle's School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], archaeologist[7], translator[8], runologist[9], and historian[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17]; Medal of Merit in Gold[18], a class of award[28], in Denmark[29]; and Q106076863[19].

Personal Life

Lis Jacobsen was married to Jacob Peter Jacobsen[14].

Death and Burial

Lis Jacobsen died on June 18, 1961[5]. She passed away in Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen[4]. Burial took place at Q110701007[12].

Why It Matters

Lis Jacobsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Lis Jacobsen born?

Lis Jacobsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Lis Jacobsen die?

Lis Jacobsen passed away in Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen[4].

Who were Lis Jacobsen's parents?

Lis Jacobsen's father was Marcus Rubin[13].

Who was Lis Jacobsen married to?

Lis Jacobsen's spouses include Jacob Peter Jacobsen[14].

What did Lis Jacobsen do for work?

Lis Jacobsen worked as philologist[6], archaeologist[7], translator[8], runologist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Lis Jacobsen go to school?

Lis Jacobsen was educated at N. Zahle's School[16].

What awards did Lis Jacobsen receive?

Honors received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17], Medal of Merit in Gold[18], and Q106076863[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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