Carl Holten

Danish physicist
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Carl Holten

Summary

Carl Holten is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1818[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on December 1, 1886[5]. He worked as a physicist[6].

Key Facts

  • Carl Holten's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Carl Holten passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Carl Holten was born on May 18, 1818[3].
  • Carl Holten died on December 1, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[7].
  • Carl Holten held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[8].
  • Carl Holten worked as a physicist[6].
  • Carl Holten held the position of rector[9].
  • Carl Holten held the position of rector[10].
  • Carl Holten held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Among Carl Holten's employers was University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Carl Holten was employed by Technical University of Denmark[13].
  • Carl Holten was educated at Technical University of Denmark[14].
  • Carl Holten's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Carl Holten's doctoral advisor was Hans Christian Ørsted[16].
  • A notable student of Carl Holten was Christian Christiansen[17].
  • Carl Holten received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Carl Holten received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Carl Holten received the The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[20].
  • Carl Holten was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[21].
  • Carl Holten was a member of Selskabet for naturlærens udbredelse[22].
  • Carl Holten is recorded as male[23].
  • Carl Holten's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Carl Holten supervised Christian Christiansen as a doctoral student[25].
  • Carl Holten's Commons category is recorded as Carl Holten (physicist)[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Carl Holten's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on May 18, 1818[3].

Education

Educated at Technical University of Denmark[14], an institute of technology[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1829[29], headquartered in Kongens Lyngby[30] and University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1479[33]. Carl Holten's doctoral advisor was Hans Christian Ørsted[16]. He studied under Hans Christian Ørsted[34].

Career and Affiliations

Carl Holten's professions included physicist[6]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[12], a public research university[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1479[37] and Technical University of Denmark[13], an institute of technology[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1829[40], headquartered in Kongens Lyngby[41]. Positions held include rector[9], an elective office[42] and chairperson[11], a type of position[43]. A notable student of him was Christian Christiansen[17]. He supervised Christian Christiansen as a doctoral student[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45], founded in 1808[46]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48]; and The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[20], a science award[49], in Denmark[50].

Death and Burial

Carl Holten died on December 1, 1886[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Carl Holten born?

Carl Holten was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Carl Holten die?

Carl Holten passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Carl Holten do for work?

Carl Holten worked as physicist[6].

Where did Carl Holten go to school?

Carl Holten was educated at Technical University of Denmark[14] and University of Copenhagen[15].

What awards did Carl Holten receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], and The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[20].

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  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Salmonsens konversationsleksikon, 2nd edition. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [34] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Employer University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark
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