Bengt Strömgren
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Bengt Strömgren
Summary
Bengt Strömgren is a human[1]. Born in Gothenburg[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1908[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on July 4, 1987[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], physicist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Gothenburg[2], Bengt Strömgren…
- Bengt Strömgren died in Copenhagen[4].
- Bengt Strömgren was born on January 21, 1908[3].
- Bengt Strömgren died on July 4, 1987[5].
- Bengt Strömgren's father was Elis Strömgren[11].
- Bengt Strömgren's mother was Hedvig Strömgren[12].
- Bengt Strömgren held citizenship in United States[13].
- Bengt Strömgren held citizenship in Sweden[14].
- Bengt Strömgren held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
- Bengt Strömgren's professions included astronomer[6].
- Bengt Strömgren's professions included astrophysicist[7].
- Bengt Strömgren's professions included physicist[8].
- Bengt Strömgren worked as a university teacher[9].
- Bengt Strömgren's field of work was astronomy[16].
- Bengt Strömgren's field of work was astrophysics[17].
- Bengt Strömgren was employed by University of Copenhagen[18].
- Bengt Strömgren was employed by University of Chicago[19].
- Bengt Strömgren was employed by Leiden University[20].
- Among Bengt Strömgren's employers was Leiden University[21].
- Bengt Strömgren was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].
- Bengt Strömgren's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[23].
- Bengt Strömgren's doctoral advisor was Elis Strömgren[24].
- Bengt Strömgren received the Bruce Medal[25].
- Bengt Strömgren received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[26].
- Bengt Strömgren received the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Bengt Strömgren was born in Gothenburg[2]. He was born on January 21, 1908[3]. His father was Elis Strömgren[11]. His mother was Hedvig Strömgren[12].
Education
Educated at University of Copenhagen[22], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Metropolitanskolen[23], a former educational institution[31], in Denmark[32]. Bengt Strömgren's doctoral advisor was Elis Strömgren[24]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], physicist[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include astronomy[16], a branch of science[34] and astrophysics[17], a branch of astronomy[35]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[18], a public research university[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1479[38]; University of Chicago[19], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1890[41], headquartered in Chicago[42]; and Leiden University[20], a university[43], in Netherlands[44], founded in 1575[45], headquartered in Leiden[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Bruce Medal[25], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1898[49]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[26], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1824[52]; Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[27], a science award[53], in United States[54]; H. C. Ørsted Medal[55], a science award[56], in Denmark[57]; Janssen Medal[58], a science award[59], in France[60], founded in 1886[61]; and Karl Schwarzschild Medal[62], a science award[63], in Germany[64].
Death and Burial
Bengt Strömgren died on July 4, 1987[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Bengt Strömgren include Strömgren sphere[65].
Why It Matters
Bengt Strömgren ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He is credited with the discovery of Strömgren photometric system[68], a photometric system[69], founded in 1956[70]. Entities named for him include Strömgren sphere[65].
FAQs
Where was Bengt Strömgren born?
Born in Gothenburg[2], Bengt Strömgren…
Where did Bengt Strömgren die?
Bengt Strömgren passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Bengt Strömgren's parents?
Bengt Strömgren's father was Elis Strömgren[11]. Bengt Strömgren's mother was Hedvig Strömgren[12].
What did Bengt Strömgren do for work?
Bengt Strömgren worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], physicist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Bengt Strömgren go to school?
Bengt Strömgren was educated at University of Copenhagen[22] and Metropolitanskolen[23].
What awards did Bengt Strömgren receive?
Honors received include Bruce Medal[25], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[26], Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[27], and H. C. Ørsted Medal[55].
What did Bengt Strömgren discover?
Bengt Strömgren is credited as discoverer of Strömgren photometric system[68].