Eigil Knuth

Deceased Person

1903 – 1996

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Who was Eigil Knuth?

Count Eigil Knuth was a Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer. He is referred to as the Nestor of Danish polar explorers. His archaeological investigations were made in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland. Knuth was made a Knight of the Dannebrog.

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Born
Aug 8, 1903
Copenhagen
Nationality
  • Denmark
Education
  • Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Died
Mar 12, 1996

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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