Frederik Poulsen

Danish archaeologist (1876-1950)
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Summary

Frederik Poulsen is a human[1]. Born in Grenaa[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1876[3]. He died in Hellerup[4]. He died on November 8, 1950[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], archaeologist[7], autobiographer[8], classical archaeologist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Frederik Poulsen was born in Grenaa[2].
  • Born in Hvilsager Parish[12].
  • Frederik Poulsen died in Hellerup[4].
  • Frederik Poulsen was born on March 7, 1876[3].
  • Frederik Poulsen died on November 8, 1950[5].
  • A child of Frederik Poulsen was Sys Gauguin[13].
  • A child of Frederik Poulsen was Gert Poulsen[14].
  • Frederik Poulsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Frederik Poulsen's professions included art historian[6].
  • Frederik Poulsen's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Frederik Poulsen worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Frederik Poulsen worked as a classical archaeologist[9].
  • Frederik Poulsen's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Frederik Poulsen held the position of museum director[16].
  • Frederik Poulsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Frederik Poulsen's education included a stint at Randers State School[18].
  • A notable student of Frederik Poulsen was Otto Brendel[19].
  • Frederik Poulsen received the honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[20].
  • Frederik Poulsen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Frederik Poulsen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Frederik Poulsen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Frederik Poulsen was a member of German Archaeological Institute[24].
  • Frederik Poulsen was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Frederik Poulsen was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[26].
  • Frederik Poulsen was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Grenaa[2], a city[28], in Denmark[29] and Hvilsager Parish[12], a parish of Denmark[30], in Denmark[31]. Frederik Poulsen was born on March 7, 1876[3].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[17], a public research university[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1479[34] and Randers State School[18], a gymnasium[35], in Denmark[36]. Frederik Poulsen studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], archaeologist[7], autobiographer[8], classical archaeologist[9], and screenwriter[10]. Frederik Poulsen held the position of museum director[16]. A notable student of him was Otto Brendel[19].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[20], an award[38], in France[39]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1808[44]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46].

Personal Life

Children include Sys Gauguin[13], a painter[47], 1909–1999[48] and Gert Poulsen[14].

Death and Burial

Frederik Poulsen died on November 8, 1950[5]. He died in Hellerup[4].

Why It Matters

Frederik Poulsen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Frederik Poulsen born?

Frederik Poulsen's place of birth was Grenaa[2].

Where did Frederik Poulsen die?

Frederik Poulsen died in Hellerup[4].

What did Frederik Poulsen do for work?

Frederik Poulsen worked as art historian[6], archaeologist[7], autobiographer[8], classical archaeologist[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Frederik Poulsen go to school?

Frederik Poulsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[17] and Randers State School[18].

What awards did Frederik Poulsen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[20], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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