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Kay Fisker

Danish architect (1893-1965) · Denmark · On the map · Architects · Died at 72

Kay Otto Fisker was a Danish architect, designer and educator. He is mostly known for his many housing projects, mainly in the Copenhagen area, and is considered a leading exponent of Danish Functionalism.

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 119 days, one point a day.

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1965Died21 June 19651964Heinrich Tessenow MedalAward1958Prince Eugen MedalAward1955Commander of the Order of the DannebrogAward1947Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the DannebrogAward1937Knight of the Order of the DannebrogAward1926Eckersberg MedalAward1893Born14 February 1893

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Heinrich Tessenow Medal1964
Prince Eugen Medal1958
Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog1955
Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog1947
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog1937
Eckersberg Medal1926
C. F. Hansen Medal

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Country
Denmark
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1965 · aged 72