Jens Wilken Hornemann
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Summary
Jens Wilken Hornemann was born on March 6, 1770[1], in Marstal[2]. He died on July 30, 1841[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], university teacher[6], and botanical collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[9]
- Mother: Margrethe Dorothea Christiansdatter Sadolin[10]
- Child: Emil Hornemann[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Field of work: botany[13]
- Position held: rector[14]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[15]
- Student: Frantz Gotthard Howitz[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Jens Wilken Hornemann[23]
- Family name: Hornemann[24]
- Given name: Jens[25]
- Relative: Claus Frees Horneman[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[28]
- Sibling: Christian Hornemann[29]
- Collection items at: Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[30], Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[31], National Herbarium of Victoria[32]
Why It Matters
Jens Wilken Hornemann has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Jens Wilken Hornemann born?
Jens Wilken Hornemann was born in Marstal[2].
Where did Jens Wilken Hornemann die?
Jens Wilken Hornemann passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Jens Wilken Hornemann's parents?
Jens Wilken Hornemann's mother was Margrethe Dorothea Christiansdatter Sadolin[10].
What did Jens Wilken Hornemann do for work?
Jens Wilken Hornemann worked as a botanist[5], university teacher[6], and botanical collector[7].
What awards did Jens Wilken Hornemann receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].