Rasmus Nyerup

Danish historian (1759-1829)
Person human Q3365201
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Rasmus Nyerup

Summary

Rasmus Nyerup is a human[1]. Born in Ørsted Parish[2], he… he was born on March 12, 1759[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on June 28, 1829[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6] and librarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ørsted Parish[2], Rasmus Nyerup…
  • Rasmus Nyerup passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Rasmus Nyerup was born on March 12, 1759[3].
  • Rasmus Nyerup died on June 28, 1829[5].
  • Rasmus Nyerup is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • Rasmus Nyerup held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Rasmus Nyerup worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Rasmus Nyerup worked as a librarian[7].
  • Among Rasmus Nyerup's employers was University of Copenhagen[11].
  • Rasmus Nyerup received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Rasmus Nyerup was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[13].
  • Rasmus Nyerup was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[14].
  • Rasmus Nyerup is recorded as male[15].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's Commons category is recorded as Rasmus Nyerup[17].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's given name is recorded as Rasmus[18].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[19].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Rasmus Nyerup's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[21].

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Origins and Family

Rasmus Nyerup's place of birth was Ørsted Parish[2]. He was born on March 12, 1759[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6] and librarian[7]. Rasmus Nyerup was employed by University of Copenhagen[11].

Recognition

Rasmus Nyerup received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].

Death and Burial

Rasmus Nyerup died on June 28, 1829[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Rasmus Nyerup ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Rasmus Nyerup born?

Born in Ørsted Parish[2], Rasmus Nyerup…

Where did Rasmus Nyerup die?

Rasmus Nyerup died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Rasmus Nyerup do for work?

Rasmus Nyerup worked as literary historian[6] and librarian[7].

What awards did Rasmus Nyerup receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].

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. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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