Eigil Knuth
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Count Eigil Knuth (8 August 1903 – 12 March 1996) was a Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer. He is referred to as the Nestor ("elder statesman") of Danish polar explorers.[1] His archaeological investigations were made in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland.[2][3] Knuth was made a Knight of the Dannebrog.[4]
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Born | Eigil Knuth (1903-08-08)8 August 1903 Klampenborg, (near Copenhagen, Denmark) |
Died | 12 March 1996(1996-03-12) (aged 92) Copenhagen, Denmark |
Resting place | Bispebjerg Cemetery, in Copenhagen |
Nationality | Danish |
Known for | Explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer |
Title | Count |
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