Eigil Knuth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eigil Knuth

Danish explorer, archaeologist, sculptor and writer

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1903

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Date of Death: 12-Mar-1996

Profession: sculptor, archaeologist, anthropologist, explorer, prehistorian

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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.
His archaeological investigations were made in Peary Land and adjacent areas of High Arctic Greenland.
Knuth was made a Knight of the Dannebrog.