Count Eigil Knuth

Count Eigil Knuth

Country

Denmark

Birth - Death

1903 - 1996

Occupation

Explorer

Notable Achievements

Knight of the Dannebrog

Description

Famed for his discoveries and work in Greenland and considered an elder statesman of polar exploration. Also explored Thailand. Multiple honour and award-winner, notably the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society (1952) and appointment as a Knight of the Dannebrog. Author of twelve books on the subject of exploration. Memorialized in his book 'The Northernmost Ruins of the Globe: Eigil Knuth's archaeological investigations in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland' (2003) which was published posthumously. Archeologist. Sculptor (notably of the Inuit-style) and painter.

See Also

• LGBTQ Explorers and Adventurers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituarycount-eigil-knuth-1303485.html
• http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/biok2/knuth01.html
• http://www.arcticthule.com/history

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