Olaf Olsen

Danish historian and archaeologist. (1928–2015)
Person human Q1899009
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Olaf Olsen

Summary

Olaf Olsen is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1928-06-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2015-11-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a historian[5], archaeologist[6], professor[7], film actor[8], and film crew member[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Olaf Olsen was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Olaf Olsen was born on +1928-06-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Olaf Olsen was born on +1928-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Olaf Olsen died on +2015-11-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Olaf Olsen died on +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Olaf Olsen's father was Albert Georg Olsen[13].
  • Olaf Olsen's mother was Agnete Ebba Olsen[14].
  • Among Olaf Olsen's spouses was Rikke Agnete Olsen[15].
  • Olaf Olsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[16].
  • Olaf Olsen worked as a historian[5].
  • Olaf Olsen's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Olaf Olsen worked as a professor[7].
  • Olaf Olsen's professions included film actor[8].
  • Olaf Olsen worked as a film crew member[9].
  • Olaf Olsen's professions included writer[17].
  • Olaf Olsen's field of work was archaeology[18].
  • Olaf Olsen's field of work was study of history[19].
  • Olaf Olsen's field of work was medieval archaeology[20].
  • Olaf Olsen held the position of Q12333470[21].
  • Olaf Olsen held the position of chairperson[22].
  • Olaf Olsen held the position of museum director[23].
  • Among Olaf Olsen's employers was Aarhus University[24].
  • Among Olaf Olsen's employers was National Museum of Denmark[25].
  • Olaf Olsen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[26].
  • Olaf Olsen's education included a stint at Sortedam Gymnasium[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Olaf Olsen… Recorded date of birth include +1928-06-07T00:00:00Z[3] and +1928-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was Albert Georg Olsen[13]. His mother was Agnete Ebba Olsen[14].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[26], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Sortedam Gymnasium[27], a gymnasium[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1893[33]. Academic degrees include cand.mag.[34] and Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], archaeologist[6], professor[7], film actor[8], film crew member[9], and writer[17]. Fields of work include archaeology[18], an academic discipline[36]; study of history[19], an academic discipline[37]; and medieval archaeology[20], an archaeological sub-discipline[38]. Employers include Aarhus University[24], a public university[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1928[41], headquartered in Aarhus[42] and National Museum of Denmark[25], a national museum[43], in Denmark[44], founded in 1849[45]. Positions held include Q12333470[21], a corporate title[46], in Denmark[47], founded in 1958[48]; chairperson[22], a type of position[49]; and museum director[23], a profession[50].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Olaf Olsen is Q19842407[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Rosenkjær Award[52], an award[53], in Denmark[54], founded in 1963[55]; Ingenio et arti[56], a medallion[57], in Denmark[58], founded in 1841[59]; and honorary doctor of Saint Petersburg State University[60], an award[61], in Russia[62].

Personal Life

Olaf Olsen was married to Rikke Agnete Olsen[15]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Denmark[63].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2015-11-17T00:00:00Z[4] and +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].

Why It Matters

Olaf Olsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Olaf Olsen born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Olaf Olsen…

Who were Olaf Olsen's parents?

Olaf Olsen's father was Albert Georg Olsen[13]. Olaf Olsen's mother was Agnete Ebba Olsen[14].

Who was Olaf Olsen married to?

Olaf Olsen's spouses include Rikke Agnete Olsen[15].

What did Olaf Olsen do for work?

Olaf Olsen worked as historian[5], archaeologist[6], professor[7], film actor[8], and film crew member[9].

Where did Olaf Olsen go to school?

Olaf Olsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[26] and Sortedam Gymnasium[27].

What awards did Olaf Olsen receive?

Honors received include Rosenkjær Award[52], Ingenio et arti[56], and honorary doctor of Saint Petersburg State University[60].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [52] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [56] . Q12316984. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [34] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [35] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  29. [11] . Persée. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  31. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [51] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · TherasTaneel · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Copenhagen, Sortedam Gymnasium
    Spouse Rikke Agnete Olsen
    Mother Agnete Ebba Olsen
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