Harald Bohr

Danish mathematician and footballer (1887–1951)
Person human Q310009
Harald Bohr
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Harald Bohr

Summary

Harald Bohr is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1887[3]. He died in Hellerup[4]. He died on January 22, 1951[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], association football player[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Harald Bohr's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Harald Bohr died in Hellerup[4].
  • Harald Bohr was born on April 22, 1887[3].
  • Harald Bohr died on January 22, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • Harald Bohr's father was Christian Bohr[12].
  • Harald Bohr's mother was Ellen Bohr[13].
  • Among Harald Bohr's spouses was Ulla Bohr[14].
  • Harald Bohr held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Harald Bohr's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Harald Bohr worked as an association football player[7].
  • Harald Bohr worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Harald Bohr worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Harald Bohr's field of work was mathematics[16].
  • Harald Bohr's field of work was mathematical analysis[17].
  • Harald Bohr was employed by University of Copenhagen[18].
  • Among Harald Bohr's employers was Technical University of Denmark[19].
  • Harald Bohr's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[20].
  • Harald Bohr's doctoral advisor was Edmund Landau[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Harald Bohr is Bohr–Mollerup theorem[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Harald Bohr is almost periodic function[23].
  • Harald Bohr was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Harald Bohr was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[25].
  • Harald Bohr was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Harald Bohr was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Harald Bohr… he was born on April 22, 1887[3]. His father was Christian Bohr[12]. His mother was Ellen Bohr[13].

Education

Harald Bohr was educated at University of Copenhagen[20]. His doctoral advisor was Edmund Landau[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], association football player[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include mathematics[16], an academic discipline[28] and mathematical analysis[17], an academic discipline[29]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[18], a public research university[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1479[32] and Technical University of Denmark[19], an institute of technology[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1829[35], headquartered in Kongens Lyngby[36]. Doctoral students include Børge Jessen[37], a mathematician[38], 1907–1993[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40], specialised in mathematical analysis[41]; Ingeborg Seynsche[42], a mathematician[43], 1905–1994[44], of Germany[45]; Harold Maile Bacon[46], a mathematician[47], 1907–1992[48]; and Jean Favard[49], a mathematician[50], 1902–1965[51], of France[52], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[53], specialised in mathematical analysis[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bohr–Mollerup theorem[22], a theorem[55] and almost periodic function[23]. Things named for Harald Bohr include Bohr–Mollerup theorem[56], a theorem[57].

Personal Life

Harald Bohr was married to Ulla Bohr[14].

Death and Burial

Harald Bohr died on January 22, 1951[5]. He passed away in Hellerup[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Harald Bohr ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

He is credited with the discovery of almost periodic function[60]. Entities named for him include Bohr–Mollerup theorem[56], a theorem[57].

His notable doctoral advisees include Ingeborg Seynsche[61], a mathematician[62], 1905–1994[63], of Germany[64]; Børge Jessen[65], a mathematician[66], 1907–1993[67], of Kingdom of Denmark[68], specialised in mathematical analysis[69]; and Jean Favard[70], a mathematician[71], 1902–1965[72], of France[73], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[74], specialised in mathematical analysis[75].

FAQs

Where was Harald Bohr born?

Harald Bohr was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Harald Bohr die?

Harald Bohr died in Hellerup[4].

Who were Harald Bohr's parents?

Harald Bohr's father was Christian Bohr[12]. Harald Bohr's mother was Ellen Bohr[13].

Who was Harald Bohr married to?

Harald Bohr's spouses include Ulla Bohr[14].

What did Harald Bohr do for work?

Harald Bohr worked as mathematician[6], association football player[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Harald Bohr go to school?

Harald Bohr was educated at University of Copenhagen[20].

What did Harald Bohr discover?

Harald Bohr is credited as discoverer of almost periodic function[60].

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