Erik Palmén

Finnish meteorologist (1898–1985)
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Erik Palmén

Summary

Erik Palmén is a human[1]. He was born in Vaasa[2]. He was born on +1898-08-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on +1985-03-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a meteorologist[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erik Palmén's place of birth was Vaasa[2].
  • Erik Palmén died in Helsinki[4].
  • Erik Palmén was born on +1898-08-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erik Palmén died on +1985-03-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erik Palmén held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Erik Palmén held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[10].
  • Swedish was Erik Palmén's native language[11].
  • Erik Palmén worked as a meteorologist[6].
  • Erik Palmén's professions included physicist[7].
  • Among Erik Palmén's employers was University of Chicago[12].
  • Erik Palmén was employed by University of Helsinki[13].
  • Erik Palmén was educated at University of Helsinki[14].
  • A notable student of Erik Palmén was Lauri Vuorela[15].
  • Erik Palmén received the Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal[16].
  • Erik Palmén received the Buys Ballot Medal[17].
  • Erik Palmén received the International Meteorological Organization Prize[18].
  • Erik Palmén received the Symons Gold Medal[19].
  • Erik Palmén was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Erik Palmén's image is recorded as Erik Palmén 1940s HK19870106 194.tif[21].
  • Erik Palmén is recorded as male[22].
  • Erik Palmén's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Erik Palmén's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110573177[24].
  • Erik Palmén's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 39509314[25].
  • Erik Palmén's GND ID is recorded as 1055349987[26].
  • Erik Palmén's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2007068414[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Palmén's place of birth was Vaasa[2]. He was born on +1898-08-31T00:00:00Z[3]. Swedish was his native language[11].

Education

Erik Palmén was educated at University of Helsinki[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist[6] and physicist[7]. Employers include University of Chicago[12], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1890[31], headquartered in Chicago[32] and University of Helsinki[13], a public university[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1640[35], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[36]. A notable student of Erik Palmén was Lauri Vuorela[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal[16], a science award[37], in United States[38]; Buys Ballot Medal[17], a science award[39], in Netherlands[40]; International Meteorological Organization Prize[18], a science award[41], founded in 1956[42]; and Symons Gold Medal[19], a science award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1901[45].

Death and Burial

Erik Palmén died on +1985-03-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Palmén ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Erik Palmén born?

Erik Palmén's place of birth was Vaasa[2].

Where did Erik Palmén die?

Erik Palmén died in Helsinki[4].

What did Erik Palmén do for work?

Erik Palmén worked as meteorologist[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Erik Palmén go to school?

Erik Palmén was educated at University of Helsinki[14].

What awards did Erik Palmén receive?

Honors received include Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal[16], Buys Ballot Medal[17], International Meteorological Organization Prize[18], and Symons Gold Medal[19].

References

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  18. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. geophysica.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . geophysica.fi. geophysica.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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