Ole Wanscher

Danish furniture designer (1903-1985)
Person human Q358592
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Ole Wanscher

Summary

Ole Wanscher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on September 16, 1903[3]. He died in Charlottenlund[4]. He died on December 27, 1985[5]. He worked as a furniture designer[6], university teacher[7], author[8], and architect[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ole Wanscher was born in Frederiksberg[2].
  • Ole Wanscher died in Charlottenlund[4].
  • Ole Wanscher was born on September 16, 1903[3].
  • Ole Wanscher died on December 27, 1985[5].
  • Ole Wanscher is buried at Ordrup Cemetery[11].
  • Ole Wanscher's father was Vilhelm Wanscher[12].
  • Ole Wanscher held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Ole Wanscher's professions included furniture designer[6].
  • Ole Wanscher's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ole Wanscher's professions included author[8].
  • Ole Wanscher's professions included architect[9].
  • Among Ole Wanscher's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].
  • Ole Wanscher's education included a stint at Danish Design School[15].
  • Ole Wanscher received the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Ole Wanscher received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Ole Wanscher was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[18].
  • Ole Wanscher is recorded as male[19].
  • Ole Wanscher's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ole Wanscher's Commons category is recorded as Ole Wanscher[21].
  • Ole Wanscher's family name is recorded as Wanscher[22].
  • Ole Wanscher's given name is recorded as Ole[23].
  • Ole Wanscher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[24].
  • Ole Wanscher's sibling is recorded as Axel Wanscher[25].
  • Ole Wanscher's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[26].
  • Ole Wanscher's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[27].

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Origins and Family

Ole Wanscher's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on September 16, 1903[3]. His father was Vilhelm Wanscher[12].

Education

Ole Wanscher's education included a stint at Danish Design School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include furniture designer[6], university teacher[7], author[8], and architect[9]. Among Ole Wanscher's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29] and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31].

Death and Burial

Ole Wanscher died on December 27, 1985[5]. He died in Charlottenlund[4]. He is buried at Ordrup Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ole Wanscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Ole Wanscher born?

Ole Wanscher was born in Frederiksberg[2].

Where did Ole Wanscher die?

Ole Wanscher passed away in Charlottenlund[4].

Who were Ole Wanscher's parents?

Ole Wanscher's father was Vilhelm Wanscher[12].

What did Ole Wanscher do for work?

Ole Wanscher worked as furniture designer[6], university teacher[7], author[8], and architect[9].

Where did Ole Wanscher go to school?

Ole Wanscher was educated at Danish Design School[15].

What awards did Ole Wanscher receive?

Honors received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16] and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . gravsted.dk. gravsted.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. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Ole
    Family name Wanscher
    Employer
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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