Johan Ludvig Heiberg

Danish philologist and hellenist (1854-1928)
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Johan Ludvig Heiberg

Summary

Johan Ludvig Heiberg is a human[1]. Born in Aalborg[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1854[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 4, 1928[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], and hellenist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's place of birth was Aalborg[2].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg was born on November 27, 1854[3].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg died on January 4, 1928[5].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg is buried at Holmen Cemetery[12].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's father was Emil Theodor Heiberg[13].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Heiberg was Cathrine Schröder[14].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's professions included linguist[6].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg worked as a historian of mathematics[7].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's professions included classical philologist[9].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's professions included hellenist[10].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg worked as a historian[16].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's field of work was classical philology[17].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's field of work was ancient Greek literature[18].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's field of work was history of mathematics[19].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg held the position of rector[20].
  • Among Johan Ludvig Heiberg's employers was University of Copenhagen[21].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg's education included a stint at Aalborg Cathedral School[23].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Johan Ludvig Heiberg received the Binoux Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Johan Ludvig Heiberg was born in Aalborg[2]. He was born on November 27, 1854[3]. His father was Emil Theodor Heiberg[13].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[22], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Aalborg Cathedral School[23], a school[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1540[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], hellenist[10], and historian[16]. Fields of work include classical philology[17], an academic discipline[34]; ancient Greek literature[18], a sub-set of literature[35]; and history of mathematics[19], an aspect of history[36]. Johan Ludvig Heiberg was employed by University of Copenhagen[21]. He held the position of rector[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1808[41]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43]; and Binoux Prize[27], a science award[44], in France[45], founded in 1904[46].

Personal Life

A child of Johan Ludvig Heiberg was Cathrine Schröder[14].

Death and Burial

Johan Ludvig Heiberg died on January 4, 1928[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Johan Ludvig Heiberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Johan Ludvig Heiberg born?

Johan Ludvig Heiberg's place of birth was Aalborg[2].

Where did Johan Ludvig Heiberg die?

Johan Ludvig Heiberg passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Johan Ludvig Heiberg's parents?

Johan Ludvig Heiberg's father was Emil Theodor Heiberg[13].

What did Johan Ludvig Heiberg do for work?

Johan Ludvig Heiberg worked as linguist[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], and hellenist[10].

Where did Johan Ludvig Heiberg go to school?

Johan Ludvig Heiberg was educated at University of Copenhagen[22] and Aalborg Cathedral School[23].

What awards did Johan Ludvig Heiberg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], and Binoux Prize[27].

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  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . fr.wikisource.org. fr.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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