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Knud Rasmussen

Knud Rasmussen (1879–1933) was an explorer, anthropologist and ethnologist.

Also recorded as Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen; Knud Victor Rasmussen.

Overview

Born at Ilulissat in 1879, died at Gentofte Hospital in 1933.

In detail

Knud Rasmussen studied at University of Copenhagen. the recorded working language is Danish, Greenlandic and English.

The field of work recorded is polar region and anthropology.

Employment is recorded with Kristeligt Dagblad. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Geographical Society, The Explorers Club and Society of Sciences in Lund.

Distinctions recorded are Vega Medal, Founder’s Medal, Charles P. Daly Medal and Hans Egede Medal.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Knud Rasmussen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312769: Knud Rasmussen

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