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Holger Pedersen
Danish linguist (1867-1953) · Denmark · On the map · Academics · Died at 86
Holger Pedersen was a Danish linguist who made significant contributions to language science and wrote about thirty authoritative works concerning several languages. He was born in Gelballe, Denmark, and died in Hellerup, next to Copenhagen.
Holger Pedersen is read about 13 times a day, in 28 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026
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1953Died25 October 19531950Grand Cross of the Order of the DannebrogAward1932Honorary Doctor of the University of BordeauxAward1927Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the DannebrogAward1867Born7 April 1867
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Country
Denmark
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1953 · aged 86
