Jens Wilken Hornemann

Danish botanist (1770–1841)
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Jens Wilken Hornemann
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Jens Wilken Hornemann

Summary

Jens Wilken Hornemann is a human[1]. He was born in Marstal[2]. He was born on March 6, 1770[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on July 30, 1841[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marstal[2], Jens Wilken Hornemann…
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann was born on March 6, 1770[3].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann died on July 30, 1841[5].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann is buried at Assistens Cemetery[10].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's mother was Margrethe Dorothea Christiansdatter Sadolin[11].
  • A child of Jens Wilken Hornemann was Emil Hornemann[12].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's professions included botanist[6].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's field of work was botany[14].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann held the position of rector[15].
  • Among Jens Wilken Hornemann's employers was University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[21].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann is recorded as male[22].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's Commons category is recorded as Jens Wilken Hornemann[24].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's family name is recorded as Hornemann[25].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's given name is recorded as Jens[26].
  • Jens Wilken Hornemann's relative is recorded as Claus Frees Horneman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jens Wilken Hornemann was born in Marstal[2]. He was born on March 6, 1770[3]. His mother was Margrethe Dorothea Christiansdatter Sadolin[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. Jens Wilken Hornemann's field of work was botany[14]. He was employed by University of Copenhagen[16]. He held the position of rector[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32].

Personal Life

A child of Jens Wilken Hornemann was Emil Hornemann[12].

Death and Burial

Jens Wilken Hornemann died on July 30, 1841[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jens Wilken Hornemann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Jens Wilken Hornemann born?

Jens Wilken Hornemann's place of birth was Marstal[2].

Where did Jens Wilken Hornemann die?

Jens Wilken Hornemann died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Jens Wilken Hornemann's parents?

Jens Wilken Hornemann's mother was Margrethe Dorothea Christiansdatter Sadolin[11].

What did Jens Wilken Hornemann do for work?

Jens Wilken Hornemann worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . universitetshistorie.ku.dk. universitetshistorie.ku.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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