Viggo Fausböll

Danish educator, translator, orientalist and linguist (1821–1908)
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Viggo Fausböll
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Viggo Fausböll

Summary

Viggo Fausböll is a human[1]. Born in Lemvig[2], he… he was born on +1821-09-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Gentofte Municipality[4]. He died on +1908-06-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], translator[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lemvig[2], Viggo Fausböll…
  • Viggo Fausböll passed away in Gentofte Municipality[4].
  • Viggo Fausböll was born on +1821-09-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Viggo Fausböll died on +1908-06-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Viggo Fausböll was Annie Ingeborg Fausbøll[12].
  • Viggo Fausböll held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Viggo Fausböll's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Viggo Fausböll's professions included translator[7].
  • Viggo Fausböll worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Viggo Fausböll's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Viggo Fausböll worked as a theologian[10].
  • Viggo Fausböll held the position of university teacher[14].
  • Among Viggo Fausböll's employers was University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Viggo Fausböll's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Viggo Fausböll received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Viggo Fausböll received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Viggo Fausböll received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Viggo Fausböll was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Viggo Fausböll was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Viggo Fausböll is recorded as male[22].
  • Viggo Fausböll's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Viggo Fausböll's Commons category is recorded as Viggo Fausbøll[24].
  • Viggo Fausböll earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[25].
  • Viggo Fausböll's family name is recorded as Fausbøll[26].
  • Viggo Fausböll's given name is recorded as Viggo[27].

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Origins and Family

Viggo Fausböll was born in Lemvig[2]. He was born on +1821-09-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Viggo Fausböll's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], translator[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and theologian[10]. Among Viggo Fausböll's employers was University of Copenhagen[15]. He held the position of university teacher[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34].

Personal Life

A child of Viggo Fausböll was Annie Ingeborg Fausbøll[12].

Death and Burial

Viggo Fausböll died on +1908-06-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gentofte Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Viggo Fausböll ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Viggo Fausböll born?

Born in Lemvig[2], Viggo Fausböll…

Where did Viggo Fausböll die?

Viggo Fausböll died in Gentofte Municipality[4].

What did Viggo Fausböll do for work?

Viggo Fausböll worked as orientalist[6], translator[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Viggo Fausböll go to school?

Viggo Fausböll was educated at University of Copenhagen[16].

What awards did Viggo Fausböll receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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