Alf Ross

Danish jurist (1899-1979)
Person human Q942703
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Alf Ross

Summary

Alf Ross is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on +1899-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Virum[4]. He died on +1979-08-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], judge[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alf Ross's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Alf Ross passed away in Virum[4].
  • Alf Ross was born on +1899-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alf Ross died on +1979-08-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alf Ross was married to Else-Merete Ross[10].
  • Alf Ross held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Alf Ross's professions included jurist[6].
  • Alf Ross's professions included judge[7].
  • Alf Ross worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Alf Ross held the position of Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[12].
  • Alf Ross held the position of professor[13].
  • Alf Ross was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Alf Ross's education included a stint at Uppsala University[15].
  • Alf Ross was educated at Vestre Borgerdydskole[16].
  • Alf Ross's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Alf Ross received the honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18].
  • Alf Ross was a member of Institut de Droit International[19].
  • Alf Ross is recorded as male[20].
  • Alf Ross's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alf Ross's ISNI is recorded as 0000000118337558[22].
  • Alf Ross's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 204968982[23].
  • Alf Ross's GND ID is recorded as 122394550[24].
  • Alf Ross's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50047448[25].
  • Alf Ross's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 129377723[26].
  • Alf Ross's IdRef ID is recorded as 056886616[27].

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Origins and Family

Alf Ross was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1899-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[15], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31]; Vestre Borgerdydskole[16], a gymnasium[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1787[34]; and University of Copenhagen[17], a public research university[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1479[37]. Academic degrees include Candidate of Law[38], Doctor of Laws[39], and Doctor of Philosophy[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], judge[7], and philosopher[8]. Alf Ross was employed by University of Copenhagen[14]. Positions held include Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[12], a position[41] and professor[13], a title of authority[42].

Recognition

Alf Ross received the honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18].

Personal Life

Among Alf Ross's spouses was Else-Merete Ross[10].

Death and Burial

Alf Ross died on +1979-08-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Virum[4].

Why It Matters

Alf Ross ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Alf Ross born?

Alf Ross's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Alf Ross die?

Alf Ross died in Virum[4].

Who was Alf Ross married to?

Alf Ross's spouses include Else-Merete Ross[10].

What did Alf Ross do for work?

Alf Ross worked as jurist[6], judge[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Alf Ross go to school?

Alf Ross was educated at Uppsala University[15], Vestre Borgerdydskole[16], and University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Alf Ross receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [39] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [40] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation jurist, judge, philosopher
    Place of death Virum
    Instance of human
    Position held Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, professor
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