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Fritz Hansen

1855 – 1921

Danish military officer

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About Fritz Hansen

Lived 1855 – 1921 (aged 66). Fritz Hansen was a Danish military officer, sports official and director.

Fritz Edvard Hansen (30 January 1855 – 11 November 1921) was a Danish lieutenant colonel and sports executive, who served as the 4th chairman of the Danish Sports Confederation (DIF) from 1901 until 1909. He successfully established a stable organizational structure for DIF, helping athletes connect with the broader international community through their participation in world competitions.

Sporting career In 1901, Hansen was appointed as the fourth chairman of the Danish Sports Confederation (replacing Niels V. Holbek), a position that he held for eight years, from 1901 until 1909, when he was replaced by Johan L. Nathansen.

Death and legacy Hansen died in Haderslev on 11 November 1921, at the age of 79. In recognition of his contributions, he received several prestigious awards, such as a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, the Order of the Savior from Greece, the Order of St. Anna from Russia, and the Order of the Sword from Sweden.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Chairperson
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Knight First Class of the Order of the Sword
Also known as
Fritz Edvard Hansen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Fritz Hansen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fritz Hansen?

Danish military officer

When was Fritz Hansen born?

Fritz Hansen was born on 30 January 1855 in Copenhagen.

When did Fritz Hansen die?

Fritz Hansen died on 11 November 1921 in Haderslev.

What was Fritz Hansen's occupation?

Fritz Hansen was a military officer, sports official and director.

What nationality was Fritz Hansen?

Fritz Hansen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fritz Hansen

· Wikidata: Q12313029

· DBpedia: Fritz Hansen (officer)

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