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Ivar Knudsen

Danish engineer (1861-1920) · Denmark · On the map · Scientists · Died at 58

Ivar Peter Bagger Knudsen was a Danish engineer. As the director of Burmeister & Wain (B&W), Knudsen led the development of the MS Selandia, the biggest, most advanced diesel-powered vessel of its time.

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1920Died23 March 19201912Medal of Merit in GoldAward1907Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the DannebrogAward1900Knight of the Order of the DannebrogAward1861Born1 April 1861

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Medal of Merit in Gold1912
Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog1907
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog1900

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Country
Denmark
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1920 · aged 58