Eske Willerslev
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Summary
Eske Willerslev was born on June 5, 1971[1], in Gentofte[2]. He has worked as a biologist[3] and university teacher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,282 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Willerslev[6]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[7]
- Field of work: molecular anthropology[8]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[9], University of Cambridge[10]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[11]
- Notable work: Fossil avian eggshell preserves ancient DNA[12]
- Award received: EliteForsk Prize[13], Dansk Magisterforenings Forskningspris[14], Lundbeckfonden’s Research Prize for Young Scientists[15], Research Communication Award[16], Hans Christian Ørsted Prize[17], Olav Thon Foundation’s International Research Award[18], Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize[19], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], Amalienborg Award[21]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[22], Academia Europaea[23], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Eske Willerslev[26]
- Academic degree: doctorate[27], Master of Science[28]
- Family name: Willerslev[29]
- Given name: Eske[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[31]
- Affiliation: Centre for Geogenetics[32]
- Name in native language: Eske Willerslev[33]
- Different from: Rane Willerslev[34]
- Sibling: Rane Willerslev[35]
Why It Matters
Eske Willerslev has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Eske Willerslev born?
Eske Willerslev's place of birth was Gentofte[2].
Who were Eske Willerslev's parents?
Eske Willerslev's father was Richard Willerslev[6].
What did Eske Willerslev do for work?
Eske Willerslev worked as a biologist[3] and university teacher[4].
Where did Eske Willerslev go to school?
Eske Willerslev was educated at University of Copenhagen[11].
What awards did Eske Willerslev receive?
Honors received include EliteForsk Prize[13], Dansk Magisterforenings Forskningspris[14], Lundbeckfonden’s Research Prize for Young Scientists[15], and Research Communication Award[16].