Axel Gudbrand Blytt
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Summary
Axel Gudbrand Blytt was born on May 19, 1843[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on July 18, 1898[3], in Christiania[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], professor[6], geologist[7], mycologist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[11]
- Father: Matthias Numsen Blytt[12]
- Mother: Ambrosia Blytt[13]
- Spouse: Valborg Blytt[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Occupation: scientific collector[16]
- Field of work: mycology[17], botany[18], paleontology[19], geology[20]
- Employer: University of Oslo[21]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[22]
- Award received: H.K.H. Kronprinsens gullmedalje[23]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Axel Gudbrand Blytt[27]
- Family name: Blytt[28]
- Given name: Axel[29], Gudbrand[30]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[31], Norsk biografisk leksikon[32], Blyttia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[34]
- Name in native language: Axel Gudbrand Blytt[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Axel Gudbrand Blytt include Blytt–Sernander system[36], a chronology[37] and Blyttia[38], a scientific journal[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1943[41].
Why It Matters
Axel Gudbrand Blytt has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Blytt–Sernander system[36], a chronology[37] and Blyttia[38], a scientific journal[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1943[41].
FAQs
Where was Axel Gudbrand Blytt born?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt was born in Christiania[2].
Where did Axel Gudbrand Blytt die?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt passed away in Christiania[4].
Who were Axel Gudbrand Blytt's parents?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt's father was Matthias Numsen Blytt[12]. Axel Gudbrand Blytt's mother was Ambrosia Blytt[13].
Who was Axel Gudbrand Blytt married to?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt's spouses include Valborg Blytt[14].
What did Axel Gudbrand Blytt do for work?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt worked as a botanist[5], professor[6], geologist[7], mycologist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Axel Gudbrand Blytt go to school?
Axel Gudbrand Blytt was educated at University of Oslo[22].
What awards did Axel Gudbrand Blytt receive?
Honors received include H.K.H. Kronprinsens gullmedalje[23].