# Eigil Knuth

> Count Eigil Knuth was a Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer. He is referred to as the Nestor of Danish polar explorers. His archaeological investigations were made in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland. Knuth was made a Knight of the Dannebrog.

*Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer (1903-1996)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** Denmark
- **Born:** 1903-08-08
- **Died:** 1996-03-12
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Count Eigil Knuth was a Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer. He is referred to as the Nestor of Danish polar explorers. His archaeological investigations were made in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland. Knuth was made a Knight of the Dannebrog.

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 38.1 / 100
- **Momentum:** 0.0 / 100  (trend: STABLE)
- **Historical depth:** 4.6 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 0.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 35.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

## Platforms
- **IMDB**: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1185382/ (@nm1185382)

## Timeline
- **1996** - Died
- **1993** - Nersornaat in gold
- **1979** - Honorary Doctorate of the University of Copenhagen
- **1953** - Patron’s Medal
- **1953** - Mungo Park Medal
- **1951** - Hans Egede Medal
- **1950** - Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
- **1903** - Born

## Sources
- [Eigil Knuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigil_Knuth)
- [Eigil Knuth](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigil_Knuth)
- [Eigil Knuth](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigil_Knuth)
- [Eigil Knuth (billedhugger)](https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigil_Knuth_(billedhugger))
- [ايجيل كنوث](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84_%D9%83%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AB)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1659672)

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