Peter Freuchen

Danish writer, explorer and anthropologist (1886-1957)
Person human Q945641
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Peter Freuchen

Summary

Peter Freuchen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nykøbing Falster[2]. He was born on February 20, 1886[3]. He passed away in Anchorage[4]. He died on September 2, 1957[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,283 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Freuchen was born in Nykøbing Falster[2].
  • Peter Freuchen died in Anchorage[4].
  • Peter Freuchen was born on February 20, 1886[3].
  • Peter Freuchen died on September 2, 1957[5].
  • Peter Freuchen was married to Dagmar Freuchen-Gale[12].
  • Among Peter Freuchen's spouses was Magda Vang Lauridsen[13].
  • A child of Peter Freuchen was Pipaluk Freuchen[14].
  • Peter Freuchen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Danish was Peter Freuchen's native language[16].
  • Peter Freuchen worked as an explorer[6].
  • Peter Freuchen worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Peter Freuchen worked as a writer[8].
  • Peter Freuchen's professions included journalist[9].
  • Peter Freuchen worked as an actor[10].
  • Among Peter Freuchen's employers was Ude og Hjemme[17].
  • Peter Freuchen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[18].
  • Peter Freuchen received the Q113452528[19].
  • Peter Freuchen received the Hans Egede Medal[20].
  • Peter Freuchen received the King Christian X's Liberty Medal[21].
  • Peter Freuchen received the Q131304571[22].
  • Peter Freuchen received the Bangs literary award[23].
  • Peter Freuchen was a member of The Adventurers' Club of Denmark[24].
  • Peter Freuchen was a member of Danish resistance movement[25].
  • Peter Freuchen is recorded as male[26].
  • Peter Freuchen's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nykøbing Falster[2], Peter Freuchen… he was born on February 20, 1886[3]. Danish was his native language[16].

Education

Peter Freuchen was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and actor[10]. Among Peter Freuchen's employers was Ude og Hjemme[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Q113452528[19], a class of award[28], in Denmark[29]; Hans Egede Medal[20], a science award[30], in Denmark[31]; King Christian X's Liberty Medal[21], a medallion[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1946[34]; Q131304571[22]; and Bangs literary award[23], a literary award[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1948[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dagmar Freuchen-Gale[12], a fashion illustrator[38], 1907–1991[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40], specialised in illustration[41] and Magda Vang Lauridsen[13], an actor[42], 1881–1960[43], of Kingdom of Denmark[44]. A child of Peter Freuchen was Pipaluk Freuchen[14]. He was affiliated with the Social Democrats[45].

Death and Burial

Peter Freuchen died on September 2, 1957[5]. He passed away in Anchorage[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46].

Why It Matters

Peter Freuchen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,283 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Peter Freuchen born?

Born in Nykøbing Falster[2], Peter Freuchen…

Where did Peter Freuchen die?

Peter Freuchen died in Anchorage[4].

Who was Peter Freuchen married to?

Peter Freuchen's spouses include Dagmar Freuchen-Gale[12] and Magda Vang Lauridsen[13].

What did Peter Freuchen do for work?

Peter Freuchen worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and actor[10].

Where did Peter Freuchen go to school?

Peter Freuchen was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].

What awards did Peter Freuchen receive?

Honors received include Q113452528[19], Hans Egede Medal[20], King Christian X's Liberty Medal[21], and Q131304571[22].

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. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [45] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Kraks Blå Bog, 1957 edition. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . adventurersclub.dk. Retrieved . adventurersclub.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Frihedsmuseets modstandsdatabase. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [46] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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