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Knud Rasmussen
Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen was a Greenlandic–Danish polar explorer and anthropologist. He has been called the "father of Eskimology" and was the first European to cross the Northwest Passage via dog sled. He remains well known in Greenland, Denmark and among Canadian Inuit.
Native nameKunuunnguaq
BornKnud Johan Victor Rasmussen, June 07, 1879, Jakobshavn, North Greenland
DiedCopenhagen, Denmark
NationalityGreenlandic-Dane
FieldsAnthropology
Known forPolar exploration and eskimology
Notable awardsDaly Medal, Founder's Gold Medal, Hans Egede Medal, Vega Medal
SpouseDagmar Andersen
ChildrenInge Thorborg, Niels Rasmussen, Hanne Rasmussen

About Knud Rasmussen

Explorer Knud Rasmussen was born in Greenland on June 7, 1879. He dies at the age of 54, on December 21, 1933.

He was known as the"Father of Eskimology" since he was the first person to sail totally across the Northwest Passage.

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Knud Rasmussen before becoming famous

Knud Rasmussen was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1879 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In order to understand more about the native Inuit culture, he organized the Danish Literary Expedition to Greenland.

Achievement of Knud Rasmussen

He constructed a trading center in Greenland's northern wilderness, which would serve as the starting point for seven further Thule Expeditions.

Knud Rasmussen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His father was a missionary, and his mother was half-Inuit.

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Explorer Robert E. Peary traveled to the North Pole as well.

Knud Rasmussen Income & Net worth

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Knud Rasmussen Height and Weight

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Latest information about Knud Rasmussen updated on March 12 2023.