Øjvind Winge

Danish biologist (1886-1964)
Person human Q1451734
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Øjvind Winge

Summary

Øjvind Winge is a human[1]. Born in Aarhus[2], he… he was born on May 19, 1886[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 5, 1964[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], mycologist[8], botanist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Øjvind Winge's place of birth was Aarhus[2].
  • Øjvind Winge passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Øjvind Winge died in Frederiksberg[12].
  • Øjvind Winge was born on May 19, 1886[3].
  • Øjvind Winge died on April 5, 1964[5].
  • Øjvind Winge held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Øjvind Winge's professions included biologist[6].
  • Øjvind Winge's professions included geneticist[7].
  • Øjvind Winge's professions included mycologist[8].
  • Øjvind Winge worked as a botanist[9].
  • Øjvind Winge's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Øjvind Winge's professions included botanical collector[14].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was microbiology[15].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was biology[16].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was biotechnology[17].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was genetic engineering[18].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was mycology[19].
  • Øjvind Winge's field of work was yeast[20].
  • Among Øjvind Winge's employers was Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University[21].
  • Øjvind Winge's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[22].
  • Øjvind Winge received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23].
  • Øjvind Winge received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Øjvind Winge received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Øjvind Winge received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Øjvind Winge was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Øjvind Winge's place of birth was Aarhus[2]. He was born on May 19, 1886[3].

Education

Øjvind Winge was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], mycologist[8], botanist[9], university teacher[10], and botanical collector[14]. Fields of work include microbiology[15], a branch of biology[28]; biology[16], a branch of science[29]; biotechnology[17], an interdisciplinary science[30]; genetic engineering[18]; mycology[19], an academic discipline[31]; and yeast[20], a food ingredient[32]. Among Øjvind Winge's employers was Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38], founded in 1808[39]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41].

Death and Burial

Øjvind Winge died on April 5, 1964[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen[4], a largest city[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1167[44] and Frederiksberg[12], a town[45], in Denmark[46].

Why It Matters

Øjvind Winge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Øjvind Winge born?

Øjvind Winge's place of birth was Aarhus[2].

Where did Øjvind Winge die?

Øjvind Winge passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Øjvind Winge do for work?

Øjvind Winge worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], mycologist[8], botanist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Øjvind Winge go to school?

Øjvind Winge was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].

What awards did Øjvind Winge receive?

Honors received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].

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  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [14] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Complete List of Royal Society Fellows 1660-2007. 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] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.

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  19. [41] . 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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