Rasmus Rask

Danish linguist
Person human Q310958
Rasmus Rask
Bærentzen, Emil (30.10.1799-14.2.1868) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Rasmus Rask

Summary

Rasmus Rask is a human[1]. Born in Brændekilde[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1787[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 14, 1832[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], historical linguist[8], and philologist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brændekilde[2], Rasmus Rask…
  • Rasmus Rask passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Rasmus Rask was born on November 22, 1787[3].
  • Rasmus Rask died on November 14, 1832[5].
  • Rasmus Rask is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • Rasmus Rask's father was Niels Hansen Rasch[12].
  • Rasmus Rask's mother was Birthe Rasmusdatter[13].
  • Rasmus Rask held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Rasmus Rask worked as a linguist[6].
  • Rasmus Rask's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Rasmus Rask worked as a historical linguist[8].
  • Rasmus Rask's professions included philologist[9].
  • Rasmus Rask's field of work was German studies[15].
  • Rasmus Rask's field of work was oriental studies[16].
  • Rasmus Rask's field of work was linguistics[17].
  • Rasmus Rask's field of work was Germanic philology[18].
  • Rasmus Rask's field of work was Slavic philology[19].
  • Rasmus Rask was employed by University of Copenhagen[20].
  • Rasmus Rask's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[21].
  • A notable student of Rasmus Rask was Benjamin Thorpe[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Rasmus Rask is Grimm's law[23].
  • Rasmus Rask was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[24].
  • Rasmus Rask was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25].
  • Rasmus Rask was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[26].
  • Rasmus Rask is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brændekilde[2], Rasmus Rask… he was born on November 22, 1787[3]. His father was Niels Hansen Rasch[12]. His mother was Birthe Rasmusdatter[13].

Education

Rasmus Rask's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], historical linguist[8], and philologist[9]. Fields of work include German studies[15], a field of study[28]; oriental studies[16], an academic discipline[29]; linguistics[17], an academic discipline[30]; Germanic philology[18], an academic discipline[31]; and Slavic philology[19]. Among Rasmus Rask's employers was University of Copenhagen[20]. A notable student of him was Benjamin Thorpe[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rasmus Rask is Grimm's law[23].

Death and Burial

Rasmus Rask died on November 14, 1832[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Rasmus Rask has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Rasmus Rask born?

Rasmus Rask was born in Brændekilde[2].

Where did Rasmus Rask die?

Rasmus Rask died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Rasmus Rask's parents?

Rasmus Rask's father was Niels Hansen Rasch[12]. Rasmus Rask's mother was Birthe Rasmusdatter[13].

What did Rasmus Rask do for work?

Rasmus Rask worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], historical linguist[8], and philologist[9].

Where did Rasmus Rask go to school?

Rasmus Rask was educated at University of Copenhagen[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Persons of Indian Studies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Persons of Indian Studies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . 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] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History
    Writing language English
    Sex or gender male
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