Johannes Steenstrup

Danish historian (1844–1935)
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Summary

Johannes Steenstrup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sorø[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3]. He died in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on August 3, 1935[5]. He worked as a historian[6], professor[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sorø[2].
  • Johannes Steenstrup passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was born on December 5, 1844[3].
  • Johannes Steenstrup died on August 3, 1935[5].
  • Johannes Steenstrup is buried at Assistens Cemetery[10].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's father was Japetus Steenstrup[11].
  • Johannes Steenstrup held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Danish was Johannes Steenstrup's native language[13].
  • Johannes Steenstrup worked as a historian[6].
  • Johannes Steenstrup worked as a professor[7].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Johannes Steenstrup held the position of rector[14].
  • Among Johannes Steenstrup's employers was University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[16].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[19].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the honorary doctor of Caen University[22].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[24].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[26].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Steenstrup's place of birth was Sorø[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3]. His father was Japetus Steenstrup[11]. Danish was his native language[13].

Education

Johannes Steenstrup's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], professor[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Johannes Steenstrup's employers was University of Copenhagen[15]. He held the position of rector[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[19], an award[33], in Sweden[34]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a Ordensklasse[35], in Denmark[36]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38]; and honorary doctor of Caen University[22], an award[39], in France[40].

Death and Burial

Johannes Steenstrup died on August 3, 1935[5]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Johannes Steenstrup is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Steenstrup born?

Born in Sorø[2].

Where did Johannes Steenstrup die?

Johannes Steenstrup died in Frederiksberg[4].

Who were Johannes Steenstrup's parents?

Johannes Steenstrup's father was Japetus Steenstrup[11].

What did Johannes Steenstrup do for work?

Johannes Steenstrup worked as historian[6], professor[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Johannes Steenstrup go to school?

Johannes Steenstrup was educated at Metropolitanskolen[16].

What awards did Johannes Steenstrup receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], honorary doctorate of Lund University[19], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . universitetshistorie.ku.dk. universitetshistorie.ku.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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