Carl Christian Rafn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Carl Christian Rafn

Danish historian, translator and antiquarian

Date of Birth: 16-Jan-1795

Place of Birth: Brahesborg, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Date of Death: 20-Oct-1864

Profession: university teacher, archaeologist, explorer, prehistorian

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Carl Christian Rafn (January 16, 1795 – October 20, 1864) was a Danish historian, translator and antiquarian.
His scholarship to a large extent focused on translation of Old Norse literature and related Northern European ancient history.
He was also noted for his early advocacy of the recognition of Viking explorations of North America.