Herman Kalckar

Danish biochemist (1908-1991)
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Summary

Herman Kalckar was born on March 26, 1908[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on May 17, 1991[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5] and physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Mother: Bertha Rosalie Kalckar[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9], Kingdom of Denmark[10]
  • Field of work: biochemistry[11], bioenergetics[12], enzymology[13]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[14]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[15]
  • Doctoral advisor: Fritz Albert Lipmann[16]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], National Academy of Sciences[18], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Kalckar[21]
  • Given name: Herman[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]

Why It Matters

Herman Kalckar has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Herman Kalckar born?

Herman Kalckar's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Herman Kalckar die?

Herman Kalckar died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Herman Kalckar's parents?

Herman Kalckar's mother was Bertha Rosalie Kalckar[8].

What did Herman Kalckar do for work?

Herman Kalckar worked as a biochemist[5] and physician[6].

Where did Herman Kalckar go to school?

Herman Kalckar was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'azb', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'pt', 'ru']
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 172178290
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Herman
    Field of work → biochemistry, bioenergetics, enzymology
    Family name → Kalckar
    Employer → —
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