Alf Brodal

Norwegian anatomist (1910–1988)
Person human Q4584815
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Alf Brodal

Summary

Alf Brodal is a human[1]. Born in Oslo[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1910[3]. He passed away in Bærum Municipality[4]. He died on February 29, 1988[5]. He worked as a professor[6], anatomist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alf Brodal's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Alf Brodal died in Bærum Municipality[4].
  • Alf Brodal was born on January 25, 1910[3].
  • Alf Brodal was born on 1910[10].
  • Alf Brodal died on February 29, 1988[5].
  • Alf Brodal died on 1988[11].
  • A child of Alf Brodal was Per Alf Brodal[12].
  • Alf Brodal held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Alf Brodal worked as a professor[6].
  • Alf Brodal worked as an anatomist[7].
  • Alf Brodal worked as a physician[8].
  • Alf Brodal's field of work was neuroanatomy[14].
  • Alf Brodal held the position of Prorector of the University of Oslo[15].
  • Among Alf Brodal's employers was University of Oslo[16].
  • Alf Brodal was educated at University of Oslo[17].
  • Alf Brodal received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18].
  • Alf Brodal received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[19].
  • Alf Brodal received the doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University[20].
  • Alf Brodal was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[21].
  • Alf Brodal was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[22].
  • Alf Brodal was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Alf Brodal is recorded as male[24].
  • Alf Brodal's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alf Brodal's family name is recorded as Brodal[26].
  • Alf Brodal's given name is recorded as Alf[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alf Brodal was born in Oslo[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1910[3] and 1910[10].

Education

Alf Brodal was educated at University of Oslo[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], anatomist[7], and physician[8]. Alf Brodal's field of work was neuroanatomy[14]. He was employed by University of Oslo[16]. He held the position of Prorector of the University of Oslo[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], a grade of an order[28], in Norway[29]; Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[19], a science award[30]; and doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University[20], an award[31], in France[32].

Personal Life

A child of Alf Brodal was Per Alf Brodal[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 29, 1988[5] and 1988[11]. Alf Brodal passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

Why It Matters

Alf Brodal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Alf Brodal born?

Alf Brodal's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Where did Alf Brodal die?

Alf Brodal passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].

What did Alf Brodal do for work?

Alf Brodal worked as professor[6], anatomist[7], and physician[8].

Where did Alf Brodal go to school?

Alf Brodal was educated at University of Oslo[17].

What awards did Alf Brodal receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[18], Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[19], and doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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