Edvard Ehlers

Danish dermatologist (1863-1937)
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Edvard Ehlers
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Edvard Ehlers

Summary

Edvard Ehlers is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on March 26, 1863[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on May 7, 1937[5]. He worked as a dermatologist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edvard Ehlers's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Edvard Ehlers died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Edvard Ehlers died in Gentofte[9].
  • Edvard Ehlers was born on March 26, 1863[3].
  • Edvard Ehlers died on May 7, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[10].
  • Edvard Ehlers's father was Edvard Diderik Ehlers[11].
  • Edvard Ehlers held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Edvard Ehlers's professions included dermatologist[6].
  • Edvard Ehlers worked as a physician[7].
  • Edvard Ehlers was educated at Vestre Borgerdydskole[13].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[14].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[15].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[16].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Edvard Ehlers received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Edvard Ehlers was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[20].
  • Edvard Ehlers is recorded as male[21].
  • Edvard Ehlers's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edvard Ehlers's Commons category is recorded as Edvard Ehlers[23].
  • Edvard Ehlers's family name is recorded as Ehlers[24].
  • Edvard Ehlers's given name is recorded as Edvard[25].
  • Edvard Ehlers's given name is recorded as Laurits[26].
  • Edvard Ehlers's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[27].

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Origins and Family

Edvard Ehlers's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1863[3]. His father was Edvard Diderik Ehlers[11].

Education

Edvard Ehlers was educated at Vestre Borgerdydskole[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dermatologist[6] and physician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[14], an award[28], in France[29]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[15], an award[30], in France[31]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[16], an award[32], in France[33]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Death and Burial

Edvard Ehlers died on May 7, 1937[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen[4], a largest city[41], in Denmark[42], founded in 1167[43] and Gentofte[9], a quarter[44], in Denmark[45]. Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edvard Ehlers include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome[46], a designated intractable/rare disease[47].

Why It Matters

Edvard Ehlers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome[46], a designated intractable/rare disease[47].

FAQs

Where was Edvard Ehlers born?

Edvard Ehlers's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Edvard Ehlers die?

Edvard Ehlers died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Edvard Ehlers's parents?

Edvard Ehlers's father was Edvard Diderik Ehlers[11].

What did Edvard Ehlers do for work?

Edvard Ehlers worked as dermatologist[6] and physician[7].

Where did Edvard Ehlers go to school?

Edvard Ehlers was educated at Vestre Borgerdydskole[13].

What awards did Edvard Ehlers receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[14], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[15], doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[16], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . Annales de l'Université de Paris. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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