Tollund Man
Iron Age bog body from Denmark that was hanged before death
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Tollund Man
Summary
Tollund Man is a human[1]. He was born on 500 BC[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]
Key Facts
- Tollund Man was born on 500 BC[2].
- Tollund Man is buried at Bjældskovdal[4].
- Tollund Man is recorded as male[5].
- Tollund Man's instance of is recorded as human[6].
- Tollund Man's location of discovery is recorded as Bjældskovdal[7].
- Tollund Man's Commons category is recorded as Tollundmanden[8].
- The cause of death was hanging to death[9].
- Tollund Man's time of discovery or invention is recorded as May 8, 1950[10].
- Tollund Man's described by source is recorded as The Bog People[11].
- Tollund Man's subject has role is recorded as bog body[12].
- Tollund Man's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[13].
Body
Origins and Family
Tollund Man was born on 500 BC[2].
Death and Burial
The cause of death was hanging to death[9]. Burial took place at Bjældskovdal[4].
Why It Matters
Tollund Man has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]