Georg Ossian Sars
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Georg Ossian Sars
Summary
Georg Ossian Sars is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florø[2]. He was born on April 20, 1837[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on April 9, 1927[5]. He worked as a marine biologist[6], freshwater biologist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], and carcinologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Georg Ossian Sars was born in Florø[2].
- Georg Ossian Sars was born in Kinn Municipality[12].
- Georg Ossian Sars passed away in Oslo[4].
- Georg Ossian Sars was born on April 20, 1837[3].
- Georg Ossian Sars died on April 9, 1927[5].
- Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].
- Georg Ossian Sars's father was Michael Sars[14].
- Georg Ossian Sars's mother was Maren Sars[15].
- Georg Ossian Sars held citizenship in Norway[16].
- Georg Ossian Sars worked as a marine biologist[6].
- Georg Ossian Sars's professions included freshwater biologist[7].
- Georg Ossian Sars worked as a university teacher[8].
- Georg Ossian Sars worked as a zoologist[9].
- Georg Ossian Sars worked as a carcinologist[10].
- Georg Ossian Sars's professions included illustrator[17].
- Georg Ossian Sars's field of work was marine biology[18].
- Georg Ossian Sars's field of work was zoology[19].
- Georg Ossian Sars was employed by University of Oslo[20].
- Georg Ossian Sars was educated at University of Oslo[21].
- Georg Ossian Sars received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav[22].
- Georg Ossian Sars received the Linnean Medal[23].
- Georg Ossian Sars received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[24].
- Georg Ossian Sars received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
- Georg Ossian Sars received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[26].
- Georg Ossian Sars was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Florø[2], a city[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1860[30] and Kinn Municipality[12], a former municipality of Norway[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1838[33]. Georg Ossian Sars was born on April 20, 1837[3]. His father was Michael Sars[14]. His mother was Maren Sars[15].
Education
Georg Ossian Sars was educated at University of Oslo[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include marine biologist[6], freshwater biologist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], carcinologist[10], and illustrator[17]. Fields of work include marine biology[18], a branch of biology[34] and zoology[19], a branch of biology[35]. Among Georg Ossian Sars's employers was University of Oslo[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[22], a grade of an order[36], in Norway[37]; Linnean Medal[23], a science award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1888[40]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[24], an award[41], in Sweden[42]; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[26].
Death and Burial
Georg Ossian Sars died on April 9, 1927[5]. He died in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Georg Ossian Sars include Ossian Sars Nature Reserve[43], a nature reserve[44], in Norway[45], founded in 2003[46].
Why It Matters
Georg Ossian Sars ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Ossian Sars Nature Reserve[43], a nature reserve[44], in Norway[45], founded in 2003[46].
FAQs
Where was Georg Ossian Sars born?
Georg Ossian Sars's place of birth was Florø[2].
Where did Georg Ossian Sars die?
Georg Ossian Sars passed away in Oslo[4].
Who were Georg Ossian Sars's parents?
Georg Ossian Sars's father was Michael Sars[14]. Georg Ossian Sars's mother was Maren Sars[15].
What did Georg Ossian Sars do for work?
Georg Ossian Sars worked as marine biologist[6], freshwater biologist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], and carcinologist[10].
Where did Georg Ossian Sars go to school?
Georg Ossian Sars was educated at University of Oslo[21].
What awards did Georg Ossian Sars receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[22], Linnean Medal[23], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[24], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].