Johan Peter Koch

Danish arctic explorer (1870–1928)
Person human Q3655979
Johan Peter Koch
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Johan Peter Koch

Summary

Johan Peter Koch is a human[1]. Born in Vestenskov[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1870[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 13, 1928[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], polar explorer[8], military personnel[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johan Peter Koch was born in Vestenskov[2].
  • Johan Peter Koch passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Johan Peter Koch was born on January 15, 1870[3].
  • Johan Peter Koch died on January 13, 1928[5].
  • Johan Peter Koch held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Johan Peter Koch's professions included explorer[6].
  • Johan Peter Koch worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Johan Peter Koch's professions included polar explorer[8].
  • Johan Peter Koch's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Johan Peter Koch's professions included aircraft pilot[10].
  • Johan Peter Koch received the Vega Medal[13].
  • Johan Peter Koch received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[14].
  • Johan Peter Koch received the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Johan Peter Koch is recorded as male[16].
  • Johan Peter Koch's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Johan Peter Koch's Commons category is recorded as Johan Peter Koch[18].
  • Johan Peter Koch's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[19].
  • Johan Peter Koch's family name is recorded as Koch[20].
  • Johan Peter Koch's given name is recorded as Johan[21].
  • Johan Peter Koch's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Johan Peter Koch's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[23].
  • Johan Peter Koch's participant in is recorded as Denmark Expedition[24].
  • Johan Peter Koch's participant in is recorded as Carlsbergfund Expedition to East Greenland[25].
  • Johan Peter Koch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].
  • Johan Peter Koch's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vestenskov[2], Johan Peter Koch… he was born on January 15, 1870[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], polar explorer[8], military personnel[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Vega Medal[13], a science award[28], in Sweden[29]; Carl-Ritter-Medal[14], a science award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1878[32]; and Order of the Dannebrog[15], an order of merit[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1671[35].

Death and Burial

Johan Peter Koch died on January 13, 1928[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Johan Peter Koch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Fata Morgana Land[37], a phantom island[38].

FAQs

Where was Johan Peter Koch born?

Johan Peter Koch was born in Vestenskov[2].

Where did Johan Peter Koch die?

Johan Peter Koch died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Johan Peter Koch do for work?

Johan Peter Koch worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], polar explorer[8], military personnel[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

What awards did Johan Peter Koch receive?

Honors received include Vega Medal[13], Carl-Ritter-Medal[14], and Order of the Dannebrog[15].

What did Johan Peter Koch discover?

Johan Peter Koch is credited as discoverer of Fata Morgana Land[37].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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