Thomsen

[ tom-suhn ]

noun

1. Chris·tian Jür·gen·sen [kris, -tyahn , yoor, -g, uh, n-s, uh, n], 1788–1865, Danish archaeologist.

Thomsen

/ tŏm′sən /

1. Danish archaeologist who introduced the three-part system for the chronological classification of prehistoric artifacts, divided into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages.

Example Sentences

This is true in both parties, Thomsen found — but especially among Republicans.

From FiveThirtyEight

Like some sinuous sax, we first hear the thoughts of Obersturmfuhrer Angelus (Golo) Thomsen.

From The Daily Beast

The other two were old Thomsen and young Polvesen, the Danish store-keepers.

From Project Gutenberg

The heat of combustion, as first determined by Julius Thomsen, agreed rather better with the presence of nine single unions.

From Project Gutenberg

Pride carried him even into Thomsen's, and almost to the vacant table in the corner.

From Project Gutenberg

Carlo agreed, gave me his address at a golden caravansary, and left to call on MacLachan and Thomsen.

From Project Gutenberg

Near to this school, but still standing apart, is Grmur Thomsen (b. 1820).

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