Asger Aaboe

historian of exact sciences (1922–2007)
Person human Q724489
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Summary

Asger Aaboe is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1922[3]. He died in North Haven[4]. He died on January 19, 2007[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of science[7], historian of mathematics[8], university teacher[9], and astronomer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Asger Aaboe's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Asger Aaboe died in North Haven[4].
  • Asger Aaboe was born on April 26, 1922[3].
  • Asger Aaboe died on January 19, 2007[5].
  • Asger Aaboe is buried at cremation[12].
  • Asger Aaboe held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Asger Aaboe's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Asger Aaboe worked as a historian of science[7].
  • Asger Aaboe's professions included historian of mathematics[8].
  • Asger Aaboe worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Asger Aaboe's professions included astronomer[10].
  • Asger Aaboe worked as a historian[14].
  • Asger Aaboe held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Among Asger Aaboe's employers was Yale University[16].
  • Among Asger Aaboe's employers was Birkerød Gymnasium[17].
  • Among Asger Aaboe's employers was Tufts University[18].
  • Among Asger Aaboe's employers was Washington University in St. Louis[19].
  • Asger Aaboe's education included a stint at Brown University[20].
  • Asger Aaboe was educated at Østre Borgerdyd school[21].
  • Asger Aaboe's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[22].
  • Asger Aaboe's doctoral advisor was Otto E. Neugebauer[23].
  • Asger Aaboe received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].
  • Asger Aaboe was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[25].
  • Asger Aaboe was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[26].
  • Asger Aaboe is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Asger Aaboe was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on April 26, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at Brown University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31]; Østre Borgerdyd school[21], a gymnasium[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1787[34]; and University of Copenhagen[22], a public research university[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1479[37]. Asger Aaboe's doctoral advisor was Otto E. Neugebauer[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of science[7], historian of mathematics[8], university teacher[9], astronomer[10], and historian[14]. Employers include Yale University[16], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1701[40], headquartered in New Haven[41]; Birkerød Gymnasium[17], a gymnasium[42], in Denmark[43]; Tufts University[18], a university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1852[46]; and Washington University in St. Louis[19], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1853[49], headquartered in St. Louis County[50]. Asger Aaboe held the position of chairperson[15]. Doctoral students include Noel Swerdlow[51], an astronomer[52], 1941–2021[53], of United States[54], awarded the MacArthur Fellows Program[55]; Alice Slotsky[56], a mathematician[57]; Christopher Anagnostakis[58]; and John Phillips Britton[59].

Recognition

Asger Aaboe received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].

Death and Burial

Asger Aaboe died on January 19, 2007[5]. He passed away in North Haven[4]. He is buried at cremation[12].

Why It Matters

Asger Aaboe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

His notable doctoral advisees include Noel Swerdlow[62], an astronomer[63], 1941–2021[64], of United States[65], awarded the MacArthur Fellows Program[66].

FAQs

Where was Asger Aaboe born?

Born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Asger Aaboe die?

Asger Aaboe died in North Haven[4].

What did Asger Aaboe do for work?

Asger Aaboe worked as mathematician[6], historian of science[7], historian of mathematics[8], university teacher[9], and astronomer[10].

Where did Asger Aaboe go to school?

Asger Aaboe was educated at Brown University[20], Østre Borgerdyd school[21], and University of Copenhagen[22].

What awards did Asger Aaboe receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24].

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  1. 17d ago · TherasTaneel · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Asger, Hartvig
    Family name → Q141567261
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, historian of science, historian of mathematics +3
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