Magnus Petersen

Danish painter (1827-1917)
Person human Q6044728
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Magnus Petersen

Summary

Magnus Petersen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on September 4, 1827[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on February 1, 1917[5]. He worked as a painter[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and copper engraver[9].

Key Facts

  • Magnus Petersen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Magnus Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Magnus Petersen was born on September 4, 1827[3].
  • Magnus Petersen died on February 1, 1917[5].
  • Magnus Petersen is buried at Vestre Cemetery[10].
  • Magnus Petersen's father was Johan Daniel Petersen[11].
  • Magnus Petersen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Magnus Petersen worked as a painter[6].
  • Magnus Petersen's professions included art historian[7].
  • Magnus Petersen worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Magnus Petersen worked as a copper engraver[9].
  • Among Magnus Petersen's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13].
  • Magnus Petersen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].
  • A notable student of Magnus Petersen was Cajus Novi[15].
  • Magnus Petersen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Magnus Petersen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Magnus Petersen received the Professor[18].
  • Magnus Petersen is recorded as male[19].
  • Magnus Petersen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Magnus Petersen's Commons category is recorded as Julius Magnus Petersen[21].
  • Magnus Petersen's family name is recorded as Q27094683[22].
  • Magnus Petersen's given name is recorded as Magnus[23].
  • Magnus Petersen's given name is recorded as Julius[24].
  • Magnus Petersen's Commons Creator page is recorded as Magnus Petersen[25].
  • Magnus Petersen's sibling is recorded as Vilhelm Petersen[26].

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Origins and Family

Magnus Petersen was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on September 4, 1827[3]. His father was Johan Daniel Petersen[11].

Education

Magnus Petersen's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and copper engraver[9]. Magnus Petersen was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13]. A notable student of him was Cajus Novi[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[27], in Denmark[28]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1808[31]; and Professor[18], a honorific prefix[32].

Death and Burial

Magnus Petersen died on February 1, 1917[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Vestre Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Magnus Petersen born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Magnus Petersen…

Where did Magnus Petersen die?

Magnus Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Magnus Petersen's parents?

Magnus Petersen's father was Johan Daniel Petersen[11].

What did Magnus Petersen do for work?

Magnus Petersen worked as painter[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and copper engraver[9].

Where did Magnus Petersen go to school?

Magnus Petersen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].

What awards did Magnus Petersen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], and Professor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Kunstindeks Danmark. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Kunstindeks Danmark. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, art historian, archaeologist +1
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
    Trap danmark id J._Magnus-Petersen
    Dansk forfatterleksikon id PMagnusPetersenf1827
    Runeberg author id peterjul
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