Sophus Birket-Smith
Danish historian (1838–1919)
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Summary
Sophus Birket-Smith was born on April 28, 1838[1], in Randers[2]. He died on October 1, 1919[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], literary historian[6], and historian[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1838[9]
- Place of burial: Bispebjerg Cemetery[10]
- Child: Kaj Birket-Smith[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Sophus Birket-Smith[17]
- Family name: Smith[18], Birket-Smith[19]
- Given name: Sophus[20], Laurits[21], Henrik[22], Christian[23], Julius[24]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[28]
- Birth name: Sophus Laurits Henrik Christian Julius Smith[29]
FAQs
Where was Sophus Birket-Smith born?
Sophus Birket-Smith was born in Randers[2].
Where did Sophus Birket-Smith die?
Sophus Birket-Smith died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Sophus Birket-Smith do for work?
Sophus Birket-Smith worked as a librarian[5], literary historian[6], and historian[7].
What awards did Sophus Birket-Smith receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].