Lars Christensen
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Summary
Lars Christensen was born on April 6, 1884[1], in Sandefjord[2]. He died on December 10, 1965[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], ship-owner[6], consul[7], philanthropist[8], and patron of the arts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Christen Christensen[11]
- Spouse: Ingrid Christensen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Occupation: business magnate[14], scientific collector[15]
- Position held: vice consul[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[18], Gunnerus Medal[19], Commander of the Order of Vasa[20], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[21], Order of the Dannebrog[22], King Haakon VII Freedom Cross[23]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Lars Christensen[26]
- Residence: Sandefjord[27]
- Family name: Christensen[28]
- Given name: Lars[29]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[30], Q141444019[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[32]
- Number of children: 6[33]
- Interested in: whaling[34]
- Collection items at: National Museum of Natural History[35]
- P14536: 391617[36]
- P14822: lars-christensen[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lars Christensen include Lars Christensen Peak[38], a shield volcano[39]; Larsøya[40], an island[41], in Norway[42]; Larsemann Hills[43], a hill[44]; Mount Christensen[45], a mountain[46]; Lars Christensen Coast[47], a coast[48]; and Christensen Glacier[49], a glacier[50], in Norway[51].
Why It Matters
Lars Christensen has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Lars Christensen Peak[38], a shield volcano[39]; Larsøya[40], an island[41], in Norway[42]; Larsemann Hills[43], a hill[44]; Mount Christensen[45], a mountain[46]; Lars Christensen Coast[47], a coast[48]; and Christensen Glacier[49], a glacier[50], in Norway[51].
FAQs
Where was Lars Christensen born?
Lars Christensen was born in Sandefjord[2].
Where did Lars Christensen die?
Lars Christensen passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Lars Christensen's parents?
Lars Christensen's father was Christen Christensen[11].
Who was Lars Christensen married to?
Lars Christensen's spouses include Ingrid Christensen[12].
What did Lars Christensen do for work?
Lars Christensen worked as an explorer[5], ship-owner[6], consul[7], philanthropist[8], and patron of the arts[9].
What awards did Lars Christensen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[18], Gunnerus Medal[19], and Commander of the Order of Vasa[20].