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Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae (1821–1885) was an anthropologist, archaeologist and prehistorian.

Also recorded as Jens Jacob Assmussen Worsaae; Jans Jacob Worsaae.

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae in brief

Born
1821
Died
1885
Known for
anthropologist, archaeologist, prehistorian, writer and historian
Place of birth
Vejle
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Overview

Born at Vejle in 1821, died at Copenhagen in 1885.

In detail

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae studied at University of Copenhagen. the recorded working language is Danish and English.

Employment is recorded with University of Copenhagen. Positions recorded include Kultus Minister of Denmark. Membership is recorded of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Russian Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala, Professor, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

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    “Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q962271: Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae

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