Louis Hjelmslev
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Summary
Louis Hjelmslev was born on October 3, 1899[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on May 30, 1965[3], in Ordrup[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], university teacher[6], and historical linguist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (827 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ordrup Cemetery[9]
- Father: Johannes Hjelmslev[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
- Field of work: historical linguistics[12], structuralism[13]
- Position held: professor[14], docent[15]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[16], Aarhus University[17]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[18], Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Holger Pedersen[20]
- Award received: Q106076863[21]
- Member of: Society for Danish Language and Literature[22], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23], Society of Sciences in Lund[24], Polish Academy of Sciences[25], Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[26], Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[27], Finno-Ugrian Society[28], Linguistic Society of America[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Doctoral student: Jacob L. Mey[31]
- Academic degree: magister degree[32], Doctor of Philosophy[33]
- Family name: Hjelmslev[34]
- Given name: Louis[35]
- Work location: Copenhagen[36]
- Student of: Antoine Meillet[37], Joseph Vendryes[38], Holger Pedersen[39]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[41], Lithuanian[42], French[43]
- Interested in: structuralism[44], Baltic[45]
Why It Matters
Louis Hjelmslev has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jacob L. Mey[48], a linguist[49], 1926–2023[50], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[51].
FAQs
Where was Louis Hjelmslev born?
Louis Hjelmslev was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Louis Hjelmslev die?
Louis Hjelmslev passed away in Ordrup[4].
Who were Louis Hjelmslev's parents?
Louis Hjelmslev's father was Johannes Hjelmslev[10].
What did Louis Hjelmslev do for work?
Louis Hjelmslev worked as a linguist[5], university teacher[6], and historical linguist[7].
Where did Louis Hjelmslev go to school?
Louis Hjelmslev was educated at University of Copenhagen[18] and Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium[19].
What awards did Louis Hjelmslev receive?
Honors received include Q106076863[21].