Godfred Hansen
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Godfred Hansen was born on February 23, 1876[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on May 26, 1937[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and naval officer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 27, 1937[8]
- Place of burial: Holmen Cemetery[9]
- Father: Hans Nicolai Hansen[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
- Position held: chairperson[12]
- Employer: Royal Danish Naval Academy[13]
- Award received: Medal of Merit in Gold[14], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Hans Egede Medal[18]
- Member of: Norwegian Geographical Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Godfred Hansen[21]
- Military, police or special rank: counter admiral[22]
- Family name: Hansen[23]
- Given name: Godfred[24]
- Participant in: The Gjøa expedition (1903–1906)[25], Third Thule Expedition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[27]
- Sibling: Hans Peter Hansen[28]
- P14822: godfred-hansen[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Godfred Hansen include Godfred Hansens Island[30], an island[31], in Greenland[32].
Why It Matters
Entities named for Godfred Hansen include Godfred Hansens Island[30], an island[31], in Greenland[32].
FAQs
Where was Godfred Hansen born?
Godfred Hansen was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Godfred Hansen die?
Godfred Hansen died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Godfred Hansen's parents?
Godfred Hansen's father was Hans Nicolai Hansen[10].
What did Godfred Hansen do for work?
Godfred Hansen worked as an explorer[5] and naval officer[6].
What awards did Godfred Hansen receive?
Honors received include Medal of Merit in Gold[14], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].