Bengt Ferner

Swedish astronomer and politician (1724-1802)
Person human Q5728622
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Bengt Ferner

Summary

Bengt Ferner is a human[1]. He was born in Värmland[2]. He was born on December 10, 1724[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on October 20, 1802[5]. He worked as a politician[6], astronomer[7], and mathematician[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Värmland[2], Bengt Ferner…
  • Bengt Ferner died in Stockholm[4].
  • Bengt Ferner was born on December 10, 1724[3].
  • Bengt Ferner was born on 1724[9].
  • Bengt Ferner died on October 20, 1802[5].
  • Bengt Ferner died on 1802[10].
  • Bengt Ferner held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Swedish was Bengt Ferner's native language[12].
  • Bengt Ferner's professions included politician[6].
  • Bengt Ferner's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Bengt Ferner's professions included mathematician[8].
  • Among Bengt Ferner's employers was Uppsala University[13].
  • Bengt Ferner was educated at Uppsala University[14].
  • Bengt Ferner was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Bengt Ferner was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[16].
  • Bengt Ferner was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Bengt Ferner is recorded as male[18].
  • Bengt Ferner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Bengt Ferner supervised Torbern Bergman as a doctoral student[20].
  • Bengt Ferner's family name is recorded as Ferner[21].
  • Bengt Ferner's given name is recorded as Bengt[22].
  • Bengt Ferner studied under Samuel Klingenstierna[23].
  • Bengt Ferner studied under Mårten Strömer[24].
  • Bengt Ferner's depicted by is recorded as Bengt Ferrner, 1724-1802[25].
  • Bengt Ferner's depicted by is recorded as Bengt Ferner (1724-1802), professor, kansliråd, Gustav III:s lärare[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Värmland[2], Bengt Ferner… Recorded date of birth include December 10, 1724[3] and 1724[9]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Education

Bengt Ferner's education included a stint at Uppsala University[14]. Studied under Samuel Klingenstierna[23], a mathematician[27], 1698–1765[28], of Sweden[29], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[30] and Mårten Strömer[24], an astronomer[31], 1707–1770[32], of Sweden[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], astronomer[7], and mathematician[8]. Among Bengt Ferner's employers was Uppsala University[13]. He supervised Torbern Bergman as a doctoral student[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 20, 1802[5] and 1802[10]. Bengt Ferner died in Stockholm[4].

FAQs

Where was Bengt Ferner born?

Bengt Ferner was born in Värmland[2].

Where did Bengt Ferner die?

Bengt Ferner died in Stockholm[4].

What did Bengt Ferner do for work?

Bengt Ferner worked as politician[6], astronomer[7], and mathematician[8].

Where did Bengt Ferner go to school?

Bengt Ferner was educated at Uppsala University[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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