Kay Fisker

Danish architect (1893–1965)
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Kay Fisker
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Kay Fisker

Summary

Kay Fisker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on February 14, 1893[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on June 21, 1965[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frederiksberg[2], Kay Fisker…
  • Kay Fisker passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Kay Fisker was born on February 14, 1893[3].
  • Kay Fisker was born on January 1, 1893[10].
  • Kay Fisker died on June 21, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Søllerød Cemetery[11].
  • Kay Fisker held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Kay Fisker's professions included architect[6].
  • Kay Fisker's professions included designer[7].
  • Kay Fisker worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Kay Fisker's field of work was architecture[13].
  • Kay Fisker's field of work was modern architecture[14].
  • Kay Fisker's field of work was functionalism[15].
  • Kay Fisker was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16].
  • Kay Fisker received the C. F. Hansen Medal[17].
  • Kay Fisker received the Heinrich Tessenow Medal[18].
  • Kay Fisker received the Prince Eugen Medal[19].
  • Kay Fisker received the Eckersberg Medal[20].
  • Kay Fisker received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Kay Fisker received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Kay Fisker is recorded as male[23].
  • Kay Fisker's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Kay Fisker's Commons category is recorded as Kay Fisker[25].
  • Kay Fisker's family name is recorded as Fisker[26].
  • Kay Fisker's given name is recorded as Kay[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frederiksberg[2], Kay Fisker… Recorded date of birth include February 14, 1893[3] and January 1, 1893[10].

Education

Kay Fisker was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16]. He studied under Anton Rosen[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include architecture[13], an academic discipline[29]; modern architecture[14], an architectural style[30]; and functionalism[15], an architectural style[31].

Recognition

Awards received include C. F. Hansen Medal[17], an architecture award[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1830[34]; Heinrich Tessenow Medal[18], an architecture award[35]; Prince Eugen Medal[19], a medallion[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1945[38]; Eckersberg Medal[20], an architecture award[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1883[41]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43]; and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1808[46].

Death and Burial

Kay Fisker died on June 21, 1965[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Søllerød Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Kay Fisker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Kay Fisker born?

Kay Fisker's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2].

Where did Kay Fisker die?

Kay Fisker died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Kay Fisker do for work?

Kay Fisker worked as architect[6], designer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Kay Fisker go to school?

Kay Fisker was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16].

What awards did Kay Fisker receive?

Honors received include C. F. Hansen Medal[17], Heinrich Tessenow Medal[18], Prince Eugen Medal[19], and Eckersberg Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Arkitekter verksamma i Sverige. wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Kay
    Student of Anton Rosen
    On focus list of wikimedia project NADD Wikidata project
    Place of birth Frederiksberg
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