Andrias Christian Evensen

Faroese linguist (1874-1917)
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Summary

Andrias Christian Evensen was born on December 6, 1874[1], in Viðareiði[2]. He died on October 21, 1917[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], politician[6], historian[7], writer[8], and editor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1874[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1917[12]
  • Father: Jens Christian Evensen[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Occupation: Lutheran pastor[15], priest[16]
  • Field of work: creative and professional writing[17], political activity[18], linguistics[19], Faroese[20]
  • Position held: Member of the Løgting[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Member of political party: New Self-Government[24]
  • Commons category: Andrias Christian Evensen[25]
  • Family name: Evensen[26]
  • Given name: Andrias[27], Christian[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Faroese[29], Danish[30]
  • Name in native language: Andrias Christian Evensen[31]

Why It Matters

Andrias Christian Evensen is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Andrias Christian Evensen born?

Andrias Christian Evensen was born in Viðareiði[2].

Where did Andrias Christian Evensen die?

Andrias Christian Evensen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Andrias Christian Evensen's parents?

Andrias Christian Evensen's father was Jens Christian Evensen[13].

What did Andrias Christian Evensen do for work?

Andrias Christian Evensen worked as a linguist[5], politician[6], historian[7], writer[8], and editor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] ↑ . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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