Celebration

Chivalric awarded to DTU Sustain Professor

DTU Sustain congratulates professor emeritus Bjarne W. Olesen for his chivalry of the first order of Dannebrog

Picture of Bjarne wearing a red blazer with his medal for his chivalry

Monday 18 September 2023

The order of Dannebrog was initially created back in 1671 by Christian the 5th. The chivalry is awarded to individuals who have shown true service for the state. Bjarne was awarded the order by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark on September 18th 2023. 

You can read more about the different types of chivalry in Denmark