Kaj Birket-Smith
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Summary
Kaj Birket-Smith was born on January 20, 1893[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on October 28, 1977[3], in Liselund[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], author[7], geographer[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bispebjerg Cemetery[11]
- Father: Sophus Birket-Smith[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
- Occupation: ethnologist[14]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[15]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Fortjenstmedaljen i sølv[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[20], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[21], honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[22], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23], Hans Egede Medal[24]
- Member of: Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[25], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[26], Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[27], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Kaj Birket-Smith[30]
- Family name: Birket-Smith[31]
- Given name: Kaj[32]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Soviet Historic Encyclopedia[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[35]
- Has works in the collection: Netherlands Photo Museum[36], National Museum of World Cultures[37], Wereldmuseum Rotterdam[38]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[39]
Why It Matters
Kaj Birket-Smith has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Kaj Birket-Smith born?
Kaj Birket-Smith's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Kaj Birket-Smith die?
Kaj Birket-Smith died in Liselund[4].
Who were Kaj Birket-Smith's parents?
Kaj Birket-Smith's father was Sophus Birket-Smith[12].
What did Kaj Birket-Smith do for work?
Kaj Birket-Smith worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], author[7], geographer[8], and photographer[9].
Where did Kaj Birket-Smith go to school?
Kaj Birket-Smith was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].
What awards did Kaj Birket-Smith receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Fortjenstmedaljen i sølv[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[20].