Jens Christian Bay

Danish-American writer and librarian
Person human Q6179637
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Jens Christian Bay

Summary

Jens Christian Bay is a human[1]. He was born in Rudkøbing[2]. He was born on October 12, 1871[3]. He passed away in Elmhurst[4]. He died on April 11, 1962[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jens Christian Bay was born in Rudkøbing[2].
  • Jens Christian Bay passed away in Elmhurst[4].
  • Jens Christian Bay was born on October 12, 1871[3].
  • Jens Christian Bay was born on 1871[10].
  • Jens Christian Bay died on April 11, 1962[5].
  • Jens Christian Bay died on 1962[11].
  • Burial took place at Mount Emblem Cemetery[12].
  • Jens Christian Bay held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Jens Christian Bay's professions included librarian[6].
  • Jens Christian Bay worked as a bibliographer[7].
  • Jens Christian Bay's professions included botanist[8].
  • Among Jens Christian Bay's employers was Library of Congress[14].
  • Among Jens Christian Bay's employers was Missouri Botanical Garden[15].
  • Among Jens Christian Bay's employers was John Crerar Library[16].
  • Jens Christian Bay's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Jens Christian Bay received the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Jens Christian Bay is recorded as male[19].
  • Jens Christian Bay's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jens Christian Bay's Commons category is recorded as Jens Christian Bay[21].
  • Jens Christian Bay's family name is recorded as Bay[22].
  • Jens Christian Bay's given name is recorded as Jens[23].
  • Jens Christian Bay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of American Library Biography[24].
  • Jens Christian Bay's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[25].
  • Jens Christian Bay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Jens Christian Bay's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rudkøbing[2], Jens Christian Bay… Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1871[3] and 1871[10].

Education

Jens Christian Bay was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and botanist[8]. Employers include Library of Congress[14], a national library[28], in United States[29], founded in 1800[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; Missouri Botanical Garden[15], a botanical garden[32], in United States[33], founded in 1859[34], headquartered in St. Louis[35]; and John Crerar Library[16], a research library[36], in United States[37], founded in 1894[38], headquartered in Hyde Park[39].

Recognition

Jens Christian Bay received the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 11, 1962[5] and 1962[11]. Jens Christian Bay died in Elmhurst[4]. He is buried at Mount Emblem Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jens Christian Bay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jens Christian Bay born?

Jens Christian Bay was born in Rudkøbing[2].

Where did Jens Christian Bay die?

Jens Christian Bay died in Elmhurst[4].

What did Jens Christian Bay do for work?

Jens Christian Bay worked as librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Jens Christian Bay go to school?

Jens Christian Bay was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Jens Christian Bay receive?

Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Google Books. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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