Henrik Mohn

Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist (1835-1916)
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Henrik Mohn
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Henrik Mohn

Summary

Henrik Mohn is a human[1]. He was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on May 15, 1835[3]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. He died on September 12, 1916[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], writer[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and geographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bergen[2], Henrik Mohn…
  • Henrik Mohn died in Christiania[4].
  • Henrik Mohn was born on May 15, 1835[3].
  • Henrik Mohn died on September 12, 1916[5].
  • Henrik Mohn held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Henrik Mohn's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Henrik Mohn's professions included writer[7].
  • Henrik Mohn worked as a meteorologist[8].
  • Henrik Mohn worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Henrik Mohn worked as a geographer[10].
  • Among Henrik Mohn's employers was University of Oslo[13].
  • Henrik Mohn was employed by Norwegian Meteorological Institute[14].
  • Henrik Mohn's education included a stint at University of Oslo[15].
  • Henrik Mohn's education included a stint at Bergen Cathedral School[16].
  • Henrik Mohn received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[17].
  • Henrik Mohn received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[18].
  • Henrik Mohn received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[19].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[20].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[24].
  • Henrik Mohn was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Henrik Mohn is recorded as male[26].
  • Henrik Mohn's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bergen[2], Henrik Mohn… he was born on May 15, 1835[3].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[15], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Bergen Cathedral School[16], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], writer[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and geographer[10]. Employers include University of Oslo[13], a public university[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1811[37], headquartered in Blindern[38] and Norwegian Meteorological Institute[14], a meteorological service[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1866[41], headquartered in Oslo[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[17], a science award[43]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[18], a grade of an order[44], in Norway[45]; and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[19], an award[46], in Sweden[47].

Death and Burial

Henrik Mohn died on September 12, 1916[5]. He died in Christiania[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henrik Mohn include Mohns Ridge[48], a mid-ocean ridge[49] and Mohn Peaks[50], a mountain[51].

Why It Matters

Henrik Mohn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Mohns Ridge[48], a mid-ocean ridge[49] and Mohn Peaks[50], a mountain[51].

FAQs

Where was Henrik Mohn born?

Born in Bergen[2], Henrik Mohn…

Where did Henrik Mohn die?

Henrik Mohn passed away in Christiania[4].

What did Henrik Mohn do for work?

Henrik Mohn worked as astronomer[6], writer[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and geographer[10].

Where did Henrik Mohn go to school?

Henrik Mohn was educated at University of Oslo[15] and Bergen Cathedral School[16].

What awards did Henrik Mohn receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[17], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[19].

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  1. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  5. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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