Hans Egede
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Hans Poulsen Egede (31 January 1686 – 5 November 1758) was a Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary who launched mission efforts to Greenland, which led him to be styled the Apostle of Greenland.[1][2] He established a successful mission among the Inuit and is credited with revitalizing Dano-Norwegian interest in the island after contact had been broken for about 300 years. He founded Greenland's capital Godthåb, now known as Nuuk.
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Born | (1686-01-31)January 31, 1686 |
Died | November 5, 1758(1758-11-05) (aged 72) |
Spouse | Gertrud Egede nee Rasch |
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Church | Church of Norway (evangelical Lutheran) |
Writings | Published the journal of his journey to Greenland |
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Title | National Saint of Greenland |
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