Christian Matras
Christian Matras was a poet, university teacher, linguist, philologist and writer (1900–1988). He was born in Viðareiði and died in Tórshavn.
Christian Matras
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- Born
- 1900 · Viðareiði.
- Died
- 1988 · Tórshavn.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- poet · university teacher · linguist · philologist · writer
- Fields
- Norwegian · Faroese
- Education
- University of Copenhagen
- Honours
- Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond
- Languages
- Danish · Faroese · Norwegian
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Christian Matras was a poet, university teacher, linguist, philologist and writer (1900–1988). He was born in Viðareiði and died in Tórshavn.
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Christian Matras studied at University of Copenhagen. The recorded working language is Danish, Faroese and Norwegian. The field of work recorded is Norwegian and Faroese. Employment is recorded with University of Copenhagen and University of the Faroe Islands. Distinctions recorded are Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond.
Christian Matras is recorded as poet, university teacher, linguist, philologist and writer.
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1900
Christian Matras born at Viðareiði.
1988
Christian Matras died at Tórshavn.
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Viðareiði.
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Tórshavn.
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