Valdemar Rørdam

Danish novelist and poet (1872-1946)
Person human Q4994383
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Valdemar Rørdam

Summary

Valdemar Rørdam is a human[1]. Born in Dalby[2], he… he was born on September 23, 1872[3]. He passed away in Holbæk[4]. He died on July 13, 1946[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Valdemar Rørdam was born in Dalby[2].
  • Valdemar Rørdam passed away in Holbæk[4].
  • Valdemar Rørdam was born on September 23, 1872[3].
  • Valdemar Rørdam died on July 13, 1946[5].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's father was Hans Kristian Rørdam[9].
  • Valdemar Rørdam held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's professions included translator[6].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's professions included poet[7].
  • Valdemar Rørdam received the Holberg Medal[11].
  • Valdemar Rørdam received the Q10411017[12].
  • Valdemar Rørdam received the Drachmannlegatet[13].
  • Valdemar Rørdam received the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[14].
  • Valdemar Rørdam received the Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[15].
  • Valdemar Rørdam is recorded as male[16].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's Commons category is recorded as Valdemar Rørdam[18].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's family name is recorded as Rørdam[19].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's given name is recorded as Valdemar[20].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[22].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[23].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[24].
  • Valdemar Rørdam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[26]

  • Country: DK[27]

  • Began / founded: 1872-09-23[28]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1946-07-13[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ed0c43f3-5b9f-4e6d-bfc8-848f1ce8313b[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dalby[2], Valdemar Rørdam… he was born on September 23, 1872[3]. His father was Hans Kristian Rørdam[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and poet[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Holberg Medal[11], a literary award[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1934[33]; Q10411017[12], a grant[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1857[36]; Drachmannlegatet[13], a literary award[37], in Denmark[38], founded in 1917[39]; Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[14]; and Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[15].

Death and Burial

Valdemar Rørdam died on July 13, 1946[5]. He passed away in Holbæk[4].

Why It Matters

Valdemar Rørdam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Valdemar Rørdam born?

Born in Dalby[2], Valdemar Rørdam…

Where did Valdemar Rørdam die?

Valdemar Rørdam passed away in Holbæk[4].

Who were Valdemar Rørdam's parents?

Valdemar Rørdam's father was Hans Kristian Rørdam[9].

What did Valdemar Rørdam do for work?

Valdemar Rørdam worked as translator[6] and poet[7].

What awards did Valdemar Rørdam receive?

Honors received include Holberg Medal[11], Q10411017[12], Drachmannlegatet[13], and Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[14].

References

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  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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