Edvard Erslev

Danish geographer and writer
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Summary

Edvard Erslev was born on December 13, 1824[1], in Jægersborg[2]. He died on January 1, 1892[3], in Charlottenlund[4]. He worked as a teacher[5], secretary[6], writer[7], and geographer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Gentofte Kirkegård[10]
  • Child: Anna Erslev[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12], Sweden[13]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Medal of Merit in Gold[15], Litteris et Artibus[16], Professor[17]
  • Member of: Royal Danish Geographical Society[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Erslev[20]
  • Given name: Edvard[21]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
  • Sibling: Jacob Erslev[24], Emil Erslev[25]

FAQs

Where was Edvard Erslev born?

Edvard Erslev was born in Jægersborg[2].

Where did Edvard Erslev die?

Edvard Erslev passed away in Charlottenlund[4].

What did Edvard Erslev do for work?

Edvard Erslev worked as a teacher[5], secretary[6], writer[7], and geographer[8].

What awards did Edvard Erslev receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Medal of Merit in Gold[15], Litteris et Artibus[16], and Professor[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → teacher, secretary, writer +1
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Erslev-10
    Library of congress authority id → nr95044399
    Alvin id → alvin-person:6056
    Sibling → Jacob Erslev, Emil Erslev
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