Kristian Birkeland
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Summary
Kristian Birkeland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on December 13, 1867[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on June 15, 1917[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], professor[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Kristian Birkeland was born in Christiania[2].
- Kristian Birkeland died in Tokyo[4].
- Kristian Birkeland was born on December 13, 1867[3].
- Kristian Birkeland died on June 15, 1917[5].
- Kristian Birkeland is buried at Vestre gravlund[11].
- Kristian Birkeland held citizenship in Norway[12].
- Kristian Birkeland worked as a physicist[6].
- Kristian Birkeland's professions included professor[7].
- Kristian Birkeland's professions included astronomer[8].
- Kristian Birkeland worked as a university teacher[9].
- Kristian Birkeland's field of work was physics[13].
- Kristian Birkeland was employed by University of Oslo[14].
- Kristian Birkeland received the Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[15].
- Kristian Birkeland received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav[16].
- Kristian Birkeland was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[17].
- Kristian Birkeland is recorded as male[18].
- Kristian Birkeland's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Kristian Birkeland's Commons category is recorded as Kristian Birkeland[20].
- The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[21].
- Kristian Birkeland's residence is recorded as Norway[22].
- Kristian Birkeland's family name is recorded as Birkeland[23].
- Kristian Birkeland's given name is recorded as Kristian[24].
- Kristian Birkeland's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Kristian Birkeland[25].
- Kristian Birkeland's Commons gallery is recorded as Kristian Birkeland[26].
- Kristian Birkeland's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Kristian Birkeland, Norwegian scientist and industrialist[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Christiania[2], Kristian Birkeland… he was born on December 13, 1867[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], professor[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9]. Kristian Birkeland's field of work was physics[13]. Among his employers was University of Oslo[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[15], a science award[28] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[16], a grade of an order[29], in Norway[30].
Death and Burial
Kristian Birkeland died on June 15, 1917[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[21]. Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Kristian Birkeland include Birkeland–Eyde process[31], a type of chemical reaction[32]; Birkeland current[33], an electric current[34]; MV Yara Birkeland[35], a merchant vessel[36], founded in 2018[37]; Birkeland[38], a lunar crater[39]; and 16674 Birkeland[40], an asteroid[41].
Why It Matters
Kristian Birkeland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Birkeland–Eyde process[31], a type of chemical reaction[32]; Birkeland current[33], an electric current[34]; MV Yara Birkeland[35], a merchant vessel[36], founded in 2018[37]; Birkeland[38], a lunar crater[39]; and 16674 Birkeland[40], an asteroid[41].
FAQs
Where was Kristian Birkeland born?
Kristian Birkeland's place of birth was Christiania[2].
Where did Kristian Birkeland die?
Kristian Birkeland died in Tokyo[4].
What did Kristian Birkeland do for work?
Kristian Birkeland worked as physicist[6], professor[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9].
What awards did Kristian Birkeland receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[15] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[16].