Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae
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Summary
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was born on March 14, 1821[1], in Vejle[2]. He died on August 15, 1885[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], writer[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Hagestedgaard[11]
- Place of burial: Holmen Cemetery[12]
- Father: Jens Worsaae[13]
- Child: Jacobine Cathrine Margrethe Worsaae[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[15]
- Position held: Kultus Minister of Denmark[16]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[17]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[18]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[19], Professor[20], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[26]
- Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[27], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[28], Russian Academy of Sciences[29], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[30], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae[33]
- Family name: Worsaae[34]
- Given name: Jens[35], Jacob[36]
- Relative: Torben Grut[37]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Library of the World's Best Literature[40], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[41], The Great Archaeologists[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[43], English[44]
Why It Matters
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae born?
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's place of birth was Vejle[2].
Where did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae die?
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's parents?
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's father was Jens Worsaae[13].
What did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae do for work?
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], writer[8], and historian[9].
Where did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae go to school?
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].
What awards did Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[19], Professor[20], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22].