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Frode Kirkebjerg

1888 – 1975

Danish equestrian

Event riderMilitary officer
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About Frode Kirkebjerg

Lived 1888 – 1975 (aged 86). Frode Kirkebjerg was a Danish event rider and military officer.

Frode Rasmussen Kirkebjerg (10 May 1888 in Malt, Ribe, Denmark – 12 January 1975 in Ordrup, Denmark) was a Danish sports horse rider and captain in the Danish military. He competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics on the horse Dippe-Libbeand in the 1924 Summer Olympics on the horse Meteor.

In 1912, he did not finish the Individual eventing (Military) competition. Also, the Danish team did not finish the team event. Twelve years later, he won the silver medal in the individual three-day (Military) event.

Family Frode had three children: Lars Eivind Bluun Kirkebjerg, Dorrit Kirkebjerg Dawes, and Lisbet Kirkebjerg Abrams.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Event rider, military officer
Nationality
Awards
Olympic silver medal; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Badge of Honor of the League of Civil Defense; Army Long Service Medal
Also known as
Frode Rasmussen Kirkebjerg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Frode Kirkebjerg's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Frode Kirkebjerg?

Danish equestrian (1888–1975)

When was Frode Kirkebjerg born?

Frode Kirkebjerg was born on 10 May 1888 in Malt.

When did Frode Kirkebjerg die?

Frode Kirkebjerg died on 12 January 1975 in Ordrup.

What was Frode Kirkebjerg's occupation?

Frode Kirkebjerg was an event rider and military officer.

What nationality was Frode Kirkebjerg?

Frode Kirkebjerg was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frode Kirkebjerg

· Wikidata: Q5505126

· DBpedia: Frode Kirkebjerg

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