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Eigil Knuth

Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer (1903-1996) · Denmark · Historical Figures · Died at 92

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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.

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A life in dates

1996Died12 March 19961993Nersornaat in goldAward1979Honorary Doctorate of the University of CopenhagenAward1953Mungo Park MedalAwardPatron’s MedalAward1951Hans Egede MedalAward1950Knight of the Order of the DannebrogAward1903Born8 August 1903

Awards

Nersornaat in gold1993
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Copenhagen1979
Patron’s Medal1953
Mungo Park Medal1953
Hans Egede Medal1951
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog1950

About this person

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.

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Country
Denmark
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1996 · aged 92

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