Eske Willerslev

Summary

Eske Willerslev is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Gentofte^[2]. He was born on June 5, 1971^[3]. He worked as a biologist^[4] and university teacher^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Eske Willerslev's place of birth was Gentofte^[2].
• Eske Willerslev was born on June 5, 1971^[3].
• Eske Willerslev's father was Richard Willerslev^[7].
• Eske Willerslev held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[8].
• Eske Willerslev worked as a biologist^[4].
• Eske Willerslev worked as a university teacher^[5].
• Eske Willerslev's field of work was molecular anthropology^[9].
• Eske Willerslev was employed by University of Copenhagen^[10].
• Among Eske Willerslev's employers was University of Cambridge^[11].
• Eske Willerslev's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Eske Willerslev is Fossil avian eggshell preserves ancient DNA^[13].
• Eske Willerslev received the EliteForsk Prize^[14].
• Eske Willerslev received the Dansk Magisterforenings Forskningspris^[15].
• Eske Willerslev received the Lundbeckfonden’s Research Prize for Young Scientists^[16].
• Eske Willerslev received the Research Communication Award^[17].
• Eske Willerslev received the Hans Christian Ørsted Prize^[18].
• Eske Willerslev received the Olav Thon Foundation’s International Research Award^[19].
• Eske Willerslev was a member of National Academy of Sciences^[20].
• Eske Willerslev is recorded as male^[21].
• Eske Willerslev's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Eske Willerslev's Commons category is recorded as Eske Willerslev^[23].
• Eske Willerslev earned the academic degree of doctorate^[24].
• Eske Willerslev earned the academic degree of Master of Science^[25].
• Eske Willerslev's family name is recorded as Willerslev^[26].
• Eske Willerslev's given name is recorded as Eske^[27].

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Origins and Family

Eske Willerslev's place of birth was Gentofte^[2]. He was born on June 5, 1971^[3]. His father was Richard Willerslev^[7].

Education

Eske Willerslev was educated at University of Copenhagen^[12]. Academic degrees include doctorate^[24] and Master of Science^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist^[4] and university teacher^[5]. Eske Willerslev's field of work was molecular anthropology^[9]. Employers include University of Copenhagen^[10], a public research university^[28], in Denmark^[29], founded in 1479^[30] and University of Cambridge^[11], a collegiate university^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1209^[33], headquartered in Cambridge^[34].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Eske Willerslev is Fossil avian eggshell preserves ancient DNA^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include EliteForsk Prize^[14], a science award^[35], in Denmark^[36]; Dansk Magisterforenings Forskningspris^[15], a science award^[37], in Denmark^[38]; Lundbeckfonden’s Research Prize for Young Scientists^[16], a science award^[39], in Denmark^[40], founded in 2001^[41]; Research Communication Award^[17], a science award^[42], in Denmark^[43]; Hans Christian Ørsted Prize^[18]; and Olav Thon Foundation’s International Research Award^[19], a science award^[44], in Norway^[45].

Why It Matters

Eske Willerslev ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

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^[7].

What did Eske Willerslev do for work?

Eske Willerslev worked as biologist^[4] and university teacher^[5].

Where did Eske Willerslev go to school?

Eske Willerslev was educated at University of Copenhagen^[12].

What awards did Eske Willerslev receive?

Honors received include EliteForsk Prize^[14], Dansk Magisterforenings Forskningspris^[15], Lundbeckfonden’s Research Prize for Young Scientists^[16], and Research Communication Award^[17].