Hans Christian Lyngbye

Danish priest and botanist (1782-1837)
Person human Q323574
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Hans Christian Lyngbye

Summary

Hans Christian Lyngbye is a human[1]. Born in Blenstrup[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1782[3]. He passed away in Søborg[4]. He died on May 18, 1837[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], phycologist[7], lichenologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans Christian Lyngbye was born in Blenstrup[2].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye passed away in Søborg[4].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye was born on June 29, 1782[3].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye was born on January 1, 1782[12].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye died on May 18, 1837[5].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye died on January 1, 1837[13].
  • Burial took place at Søborg Cemetery[14].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's professions included botanist[6].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye worked as a phycologist[7].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye worked as a lichenologist[8].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's professions included writer[10].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye worked as an explorer[16].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's field of work was phycology[17].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's education included a stint at Aalborg Cathedral School[18].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye was educated at University of Copenhagen[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Christian Lyngbye is Faerøiske Qvaeder om Sigurd Fofnersbane og hans æt[20].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye received the The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[21].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[22].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye is recorded as male[24].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye earned the academic degree of Candidatus theologiæ[26].
  • Hans Christian Lyngbye's family name is recorded as Lyngbye[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hans Christian Lyngbye's place of birth was Blenstrup[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 29, 1782[3] and January 1, 1782[12].

Education

Educated at Aalborg Cathedral School[18], a school[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1540[30] and University of Copenhagen[19], a public research university[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1479[33]. Hans Christian Lyngbye earned the academic degree of Candidatus theologiæ[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], phycologist[7], lichenologist[8], zoologist[9], writer[10], and explorer[16]. Hans Christian Lyngbye's field of work was phycology[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Christian Lyngbye is Faerøiske Qvaeder om Sigurd Fofnersbane og hans æt[20].

Recognition

Hans Christian Lyngbye received the The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[21].

Personal Life

Hans Christian Lyngbye's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 18, 1837[5] and January 1, 1837[13]. Hans Christian Lyngbye passed away in Søborg[4]. He is buried at Søborg Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Hans Christian Lyngbye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hans Christian Lyngbye born?

Hans Christian Lyngbye was born in Blenstrup[2].

Where did Hans Christian Lyngbye die?

Hans Christian Lyngbye passed away in Søborg[4].

What did Hans Christian Lyngbye do for work?

Hans Christian Lyngbye worked as botanist[6], phycologist[7], lichenologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Hans Christian Lyngbye go to school?

Hans Christian Lyngbye was educated at Aalborg Cathedral School[18] and University of Copenhagen[19].

What awards did Hans Christian Lyngbye receive?

Honors received include The Royal Danish Academy Silver Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . gravsted.dk. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, phycologist, lichenologist +6
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Candidatus theologiæ
    Place of burial Søborg Cemetery
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