Christian Horrebow

Danish astronomer (1718-1776)
Person human Q1081361
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Christian Horrebow

Summary

Christian Horrebow is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on April 15, 1718[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on September 15, 1776[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Christian Horrebow's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Christian Horrebow passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Christian Horrebow was born on April 15, 1718[3].
  • Christian Horrebow died on September 15, 1776[5].
  • Christian Horrebow's father was Peder Horrebow[9].
  • Christian Horrebow held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Christian Horrebow's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Christian Horrebow's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Christian Horrebow held the position of rector[11].
  • Among Christian Horrebow's employers was University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Christian Horrebow's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Christian Horrebow is recorded as male[14].
  • Christian Horrebow's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Christian Horrebow's family name is recorded as Horrebow[16].
  • Christian Horrebow's given name is recorded as Christian[17].
  • Christian Horrebow's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[18].

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Origins and Family

Christian Horrebow's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on April 15, 1718[3]. His father was Peder Horrebow[9].

Education

Christian Horrebow's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. Christian Horrebow was employed by University of Copenhagen[12]. He held the position of rector[11].

Death and Burial

Christian Horrebow died on September 15, 1776[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Christian Horrebow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Christian Horrebow born?

Christian Horrebow's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Christian Horrebow die?

Christian Horrebow died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Christian Horrebow's parents?

Christian Horrebow's father was Peder Horrebow[9].

What did Christian Horrebow do for work?

Christian Horrebow worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Christian Horrebow go to school?

Christian Horrebow was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . universitetshistorie.ku.dk. universitetshistorie.ku.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Copenhagen
    Employer
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok
    Father Peder Horrebow
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