Frederik Holst

Norwegian physician (1791–1871)
Person human Q4588577
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Frederik Holst

Summary

Frederik Holst is a human[1]. His place of birth was Holmestrand[2]. He was born on August 14, 1791[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on June 4, 1871[5]. He worked as a physician[6], professor[7], and surgeon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederik Holst was born in Holmestrand[2].
  • Frederik Holst passed away in Christiania[4].
  • Frederik Holst was born on August 14, 1791[3].
  • Frederik Holst died on June 4, 1871[5].
  • Frederik Holst held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Frederik Holst's professions included physician[6].
  • Frederik Holst's professions included professor[7].
  • Frederik Holst worked as a surgeon[8].
  • Frederik Holst was employed by University of Oslo[11].
  • Frederik Holst was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[12].
  • Frederik Holst's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Frederik Holst received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[14].
  • Frederik Holst received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[15].
  • Frederik Holst received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[16].
  • Frederik Holst received the Royal Order of Vasa[17].
  • Frederik Holst was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Frederik Holst is recorded as male[19].
  • Frederik Holst's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frederik Holst's Commons category is recorded as Frederik Holst[21].
  • Frederik Holst's family name is recorded as Holst[22].
  • Frederik Holst's given name is recorded as Frederik[23].
  • Frederik Holst's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Frederik Holst's different from is recorded as Frederik Holst[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederik Holst was born in Holmestrand[2]. He was born on August 14, 1791[3].

Education

Educated at Oslo Cathedral School[12], an upper secondary school in Norway[26], in Norway[27], founded in 1153[28] and University of Copenhagen[13], a public research university[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1479[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], professor[7], and surgeon[8]. Among Frederik Holst's employers was University of Oslo[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[14], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[15], a grade of an order[34], in Norway[35]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[16], an order of chivalry[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1748[38]; and Royal Order of Vasa[17], an order of chivalry[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1772[41].

Death and Burial

Frederik Holst died on June 4, 1871[5]. He died in Christiania[4].

Why It Matters

Frederik Holst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Frederik Holst born?

Frederik Holst was born in Holmestrand[2].

Where did Frederik Holst die?

Frederik Holst passed away in Christiania[4].

What did Frederik Holst do for work?

Frederik Holst worked as physician[6], professor[7], and surgeon[8].

Where did Frederik Holst go to school?

Frederik Holst was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[12] and University of Copenhagen[13].

What awards did Frederik Holst receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[14], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[15], Royal Order of the Polar Star[16], and Royal Order of Vasa[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . urn.nb.no. Retrieved . urn.nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved . urn.nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Holmestrand
    Place of death Christiania
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