Vagn Bennike

Danish general (1888–1970)
Person human Q2415473
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Vagn Bennike

Summary

Vagn Bennike is a human[1]. He was born in Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on January 6, 1888[3]. He died in Hellerup[4]. He died on November 30, 1970[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Vagn Bennike was born in Frederiksberg[2].
  • Vagn Bennike passed away in Hellerup[4].
  • Vagn Bennike was born on January 6, 1888[3].
  • Vagn Bennike died on November 30, 1970[5].
  • Vagn Bennike is buried at Hellerup Cemetery[8].
  • Vagn Bennike held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[9].
  • Vagn Bennike's professions included military officer[6].
  • Among Vagn Bennike's employers was United Nations Truce Supervision Organization[10].
  • Among Vagn Bennike's employers was Royal Danish Army Officers Academy[11].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Order of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[15].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[16].
  • Vagn Bennike received the Medal of Freedom[17].
  • Vagn Bennike is recorded as male[18].
  • Vagn Bennike's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Vagn Bennike's Commons category is recorded as Vagn Bennike[20].
  • Vagn Bennike's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Vagn Bennike was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Vagn Bennike's family name is recorded as Bennike[23].
  • Vagn Bennike's given name is recorded as Vagn[24].
  • Vagn Bennike's sibling is recorded as Ove Bennike[25].
  • Vagn Bennike's sibling is recorded as Helge Bennike[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frederiksberg[2], Vagn Bennike… he was born on January 6, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Vagn Bennike worked as a military officer[6]. Employers include United Nations Truce Supervision Organization[10], an organization established by the United Nations[27], founded in 1948[28], headquartered in Jerusalem District[29] and Royal Danish Army Officers Academy[11], a military academy[30], in Denmark[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Dannebrog[12], an order of merit[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1671[34]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1808[37]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[15], a grade of an order[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1892[42]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[16], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1939[45]; and Medal of Freedom[17], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1945[48].

Death and Burial

Vagn Bennike died on November 30, 1970[5]. He passed away in Hellerup[4]. He is buried at Hellerup Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Vagn Bennike ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Vagn Bennike born?

Vagn Bennike's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2].

Where did Vagn Bennike die?

Vagn Bennike died in Hellerup[4].

What did Vagn Bennike do for work?

Vagn Bennike worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Vagn Bennike receive?

Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[12], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . books.google.com.eg. Retrieved . books.google.com.eg. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . slaegtsbibliotek.dk. slaegtsbibliotek.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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