# Carl Christian Rafn

> Carl Christian Rafn was a Danish historian, translator and antiquarian. His scholarship to a large extent focused on translation of Old Norse literature and related Northern European ancient history. He was also noted for his early advocacy of the recognition of Norse colonization of North America.

*Danish historian, translator and antiquarian (1795-1864)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Born:** 1795-01-16
- **Died:** 1864-10-20
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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