Tom Kristensen

Danish writer (1893–1974)
Person human Q2090457
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Summary

Tom Kristensen was born on August 4, 1893[1], in London[2]. He died on June 2, 1974[3], in Thurø[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], literary critic[6], poet[7], critic[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
  • Occupation: translator[12]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[13], Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium[14]
  • Award received: Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[15], De Gyldne Laurbær[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Kristensen[18]
  • Given name: Tom[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[20]
  • Writing language: Danish[21]
  • P14541: 38jd0t[22]

Why It Matters

Tom Kristensen has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Tom Kristensen born?

Tom Kristensen was born in London[2].

Where did Tom Kristensen die?

Tom Kristensen died in Thurø[4].

What did Tom Kristensen do for work?

Tom Kristensen worked as a journalist[5], literary critic[6], poet[7], critic[8], and writer[9].

Where did Tom Kristensen go to school?

Tom Kristensen was educated at University of Copenhagen[13] and Skt. Jørgens Gymnasium[14].

What awards did Tom Kristensen receive?

Honors received include Grand Prize of the Danish Academy[15] and De Gyldne Laurbær[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'he', 'it', 'nl', 'nn', 'no', 'pl', 'pt', 'ru',
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  2. 14w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 38jd0t
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
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    Occupation → journalist, literary critic, poet +3
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