Carl Christian Rafn
Deceased Person
1795 – 1864
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Who was Carl Christian Rafn?
Carl Christian Rafn was a Danish historian, translator and antiquarian. His scholarship to a large extent focused on translation of Old Norse literature and related Northern European ancient history. He was also noted for his early advocacy of the recognition of Viking explorations of North America.
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- Born
- Jan 16, 1795
Denmark - Also known as
- Рафн, Карл Христиан
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Education
- University of Copenhagen
- Died
- Oct 20, 1864
Copenhagen
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on July 23, 2013
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