Anton Frederik Bruun

Danish oceanographer and ichthyologist (1901 - 1961)
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Anton Frederik Bruun

Summary

Anton Frederik Bruun is a human[1]. He was born in Jelling Parish[2]. He was born on January 1, 1901[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 1, 1961[5]. He worked as a marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], oceanographer[8], and ichthyologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Anton Frederik Bruun's place of birth was Jelling Parish[2].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun was born on January 1, 1901[3].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun was born on December 14, 1901[11].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun died on January 1, 1961[5].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun died on December 13, 1961[12].
  • Burial took place at Mariebjerg Cemetery[13].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's professions included marine biologist[6].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun worked as an oceanographer[8].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's professions included ichthyologist[9].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun was employed by University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun was educated at University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's education included a stint at Sorø Academy[17].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun received the Alexander Agassiz Medal[19].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun is recorded as male[21].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's family name is recorded as Bruun[23].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's given name is recorded as Anton[24].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's given name is recorded as Frederik[25].
  • Anton Frederik Bruun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jelling Parish[2], Anton Frederik Bruun… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1901[3] and December 14, 1901[11].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[16], a public research university[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1479[29] and Sorø Academy[17], a manor house[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1625[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], oceanographer[8], and ichthyologist[9]. Anton Frederik Bruun was employed by University of Copenhagen[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18]; Alexander Agassiz Medal[19], a science award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1913[35]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1961[5] and December 13, 1961[12]. Anton Frederik Bruun died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Mariebjerg Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anton Frederik Bruun include Diaphus antonbruuni[36], a taxon[37].

Why It Matters

Anton Frederik Bruun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Diaphus antonbruuni[36], a taxon[37].

FAQs

Where was Anton Frederik Bruun born?

Anton Frederik Bruun's place of birth was Jelling Parish[2].

Where did Anton Frederik Bruun die?

Anton Frederik Bruun passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Anton Frederik Bruun do for work?

Anton Frederik Bruun worked as marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], oceanographer[8], and ichthyologist[9].

Where did Anton Frederik Bruun go to school?

Anton Frederik Bruun was educated at University of Copenhagen[16] and Sorø Academy[17].

What awards did Anton Frederik Bruun receive?

Honors received include Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], Alexander Agassiz Medal[19], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].

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  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . royalsociety.org.nz. royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Jelling Parish
    Languages spoken, written or signed Danish
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