Herman Kalckar

Danish biochemist (1908-1991)
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Herman Kalckar

Summary

Herman Kalckar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1908[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 17, 1991[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Herman Kalckar's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Herman Kalckar passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Herman Kalckar was born on March 26, 1908[3].
  • Herman Kalckar died on May 17, 1991[5].
  • Herman Kalckar's mother was Bertha Rosalie Kalckar[9].
  • Herman Kalckar held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Herman Kalckar held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Herman Kalckar worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Herman Kalckar worked as a physician[7].
  • Herman Kalckar's field of work was biochemistry[12].
  • Herman Kalckar's field of work was bioenergetics[13].
  • Herman Kalckar's field of work was enzymology[14].
  • Herman Kalckar was employed by University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Herman Kalckar was educated at University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Herman Kalckar's doctoral advisor was Fritz Albert Lipmann[17].
  • Herman Kalckar was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Herman Kalckar was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Herman Kalckar was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[20].
  • Herman Kalckar is recorded as male[21].
  • Herman Kalckar's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Herman Kalckar's family name is recorded as Kalckar[23].
  • Herman Kalckar's given name is recorded as Herman[24].
  • Herman Kalckar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[25].

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Origins and Family

Herman Kalckar was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1908[3]. His mother was Bertha Rosalie Kalckar[9].

Education

Herman Kalckar was educated at University of Copenhagen[16]. His doctoral advisor was Fritz Albert Lipmann[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6] and physician[7]. Fields of work include biochemistry[12], an interdisciplinary science[26]; bioenergetics[13], a branch of biology[27]; and enzymology[14], an academic discipline[28]. Herman Kalckar was employed by University of Copenhagen[15].

Death and Burial

Herman Kalckar died on May 17, 1991[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Herman Kalckar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Herman Kalckar born?

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

Where did Herman Kalckar die?

Herman Kalckar passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Herman Kalckar's parents?

Herman Kalckar's mother was Bertha Rosalie Kalckar[9].

What did Herman Kalckar do for work?

Herman Kalckar worked as biochemist[6] and physician[7].

Where did Herman Kalckar go to school?

Herman Kalckar was educated at University of Copenhagen[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Herman
    Field of work biochemistry, bioenergetics, enzymology
    Family name Kalckar
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