John Forssman

Swedish bacteriologist (1868–1947)
Person human Q5737807
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John Forssman

Summary

John Forssman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kalmar cathedral parish[2]. He was born on November 22, 1868[3]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He died on March 12, 1947[5]. He worked as a bacteriologist[6] and pathologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Forssman was born in Kalmar cathedral parish[2].
  • John Forssman passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4].
  • John Forssman was born on November 22, 1868[3].
  • John Forssman died on March 12, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].
  • John Forssman's father was Magnus Fredrik Johan Forssman[10].
  • John Forssman's mother was Gustava Lewenhagen[11].
  • John Forssman held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • John Forssman's professions included bacteriologist[6].
  • John Forssman worked as a pathologist[7].
  • John Forssman was employed by Lund University[13].
  • John Forssman's education included a stint at Lund University[14].
  • John Forssman received the Björkén Prize[15].
  • John Forssman was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[16].
  • John Forssman was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[17].
  • John Forssman was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • John Forssman is recorded as male[19].
  • John Forssman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Forssman's Commons category is recorded as John Forssman[21].
  • John Forssman's family name is recorded as Forssman[22].
  • John Forssman's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Forssman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[24].
  • John Forssman's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25].
  • John Forssman's sibling is recorded as Jenny Emelie Kreuger[26].
  • John Forssman's P3413 is recorded as 2773[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Forssman's place of birth was Kalmar cathedral parish[2]. He was born on November 22, 1868[3]. His father was Magnus Fredrik Johan Forssman[10]. His mother was Gustava Lewenhagen[11].

Education

John Forssman's education included a stint at Lund University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bacteriologist[6] and pathologist[7]. Among John Forssman's employers was Lund University[13].

Recognition

John Forssman received the Björkén Prize[15].

Death and Burial

John Forssman died on March 12, 1947[5]. He died in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He is buried at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].

Why It Matters

John Forssman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Forssman born?

Born in Kalmar cathedral parish[2], John Forssman…

Where did John Forssman die?

John Forssman died in Lund Cathedral parish[4].

Who were John Forssman's parents?

John Forssman's father was Magnus Fredrik Johan Forssman[10]. John Forssman's mother was Gustava Lewenhagen[11].

What did John Forssman do for work?

John Forssman worked as bacteriologist[6] and pathologist[7].

Where did John Forssman go to school?

John Forssman was educated at Lund University[14].

What awards did John Forssman receive?

Honors received include Björkén Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation bacteriologist, pathologist
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