Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb

Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb (1819–1909) was a philologist, writer and folklorist.

Also recorded as V. U. Hammershaimb.

Overview

Born at Sandavágur in 1819, died at Copenhagen in 1909.

In detail

the recorded working language is Danish and Faroese.

Positions recorded include member of the Danish Landsting.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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“Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q212216: Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb
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