Hans Egede
Hans Egede was a Danish missionary and explorer known for founding the first European settlement in Greenland in the early 18th century. Arriving in 1721, he aimed to convert the Indigenous Inuit population to Christianity and is often regarded as the 'Apostle of Greenland.' Egede's efforts significantly impacted the region's cultural landscape, but his legacy is complex, as it intersects with themes of colonialism and the suppression of Indigenous cultures. His statue still stands in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, serving as a reminder of this historical figure and the ongoing conversation about heritage and identity among Greenland's youth today.
Born on Jan 31, 1686 (340 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,256 | $670,000 | 879$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,025 | $1,400,000 | 1,318$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 43,690 | $155,000 | 155$ |
| Totals | 4 | 182,191,326 | 154,018 | $4,925,000 | 3,746$ |
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Ukraine:
Hans Egede is considered a symbol of colonization in Greenland and is commemorated with a statue in Nuuk.
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Spain:
Hans Egede led an expedition to Greenland in 1721 to evangelize the indigenous population.
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United Kingdom:
Hans Egede was sent to Greenland in 1721 to convert the native people to Christianity.
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Taiwan:
Denmark colonized Greenland in the 18th century when missionary Hans Egede arrived in 1721.
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Australia:
Hans Egede is a Norwegian missionary who colonized Greenland in 1721.
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Australia:
Hans Egede is the founder of the city of Nuuk, overlooking the Greenland capital.
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Vietnam:
Hans Egede is noted as the founder of the city in Nuuk.
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Denmark:
Hans Egede is referenced as a missionary whose statue is located in Greenland.
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Bolivia:
Hans Egede was a Protestant missionary who revived Greenland's ties with Northern Europe in the early 18th century.
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Panama:
Hans Egede was a Protestant missionary who revived Greenland's ties with Northern Europe in the early 18th century.
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