Johan Erik Vesti Boas

Danish zoologist (1855-1935)
Person human Q4992152
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Johan Erik Vesti Boas

Summary

Johan Erik Vesti Boas is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1855[3]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on January 25, 1935[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Johan Erik Vesti Boas…
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas died in Frederiksberg[4].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas was born on July 2, 1855[3].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas died on January 25, 1935[5].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas is buried at Søllerød Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Johan Erik Vesti Boas was Harald Boas[11].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas worked as a botanist[6].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas worked as an entomologist[8].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas was employed by Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University[13].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas is recorded as male[17].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's Commons category is recorded as Johan Erik Vesti Boas[19].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's residence is recorded as Denmark[20].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's family name is recorded as Boas[21].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's given name is recorded as Johan[22].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's given name is recorded as Erik[23].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[24].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's Commons Creator page is recorded as Johan Erik Vesti Boas[26].
  • Johan Erik Vesti Boas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Johan Erik Vesti Boas'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Johan Erik Vesti Boas… he was born on July 2, 1855[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8]. Among Johan Erik Vesti Boas's employers was Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34].

Personal Life

A child of Johan Erik Vesti Boas was Harald Boas[11].

Death and Burial

Johan Erik Vesti Boas died on January 25, 1935[5]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. Burial took place at Søllerød Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Johan Erik Vesti Boas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Johan Erik Vesti Boas born?

Johan Erik Vesti Boas's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Johan Erik Vesti Boas die?

Johan Erik Vesti Boas passed away in Frederiksberg[4].

What did Johan Erik Vesti Boas do for work?

Johan Erik Vesti Boas worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8].

What awards did Johan Erik Vesti Boas receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Johan, Erik
    Family name Boas
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