Martin Knudsen
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Summary
Martin Knudsen was born on February 15, 1871[1], in Hasmark Strand[2]. He died on May 27, 1949[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
- Position held: rector[9]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[10]
- Educated at: Technical University of Denmark[11]
- Award received: Alexander Agassiz Medal[12], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17], German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[18], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Martin Knudsen[22]
- Residence: Denmark[23]
- Family name: Knudsen[24]
- Given name: Martin[25]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[27]
- Participant in: 1st Solvay Conference on Physics[28], 3rd Solvay Conference on Physics[29]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[31]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Martin Knudsen include Knudsen number[33], Knudsen diffusion[34], and Knudsen gas[35].
Why It Matters
Martin Knudsen has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include Knudsen number[33], Knudsen diffusion[34], and Knudsen gas[35].
FAQs
Where was Martin Knudsen born?
Martin Knudsen was born in Hasmark Strand[2].
Where did Martin Knudsen die?
Martin Knudsen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
What did Martin Knudsen do for work?
Martin Knudsen worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Martin Knudsen go to school?
Martin Knudsen was educated at Technical University of Denmark[11].
What awards did Martin Knudsen receive?
Honors received include Alexander Agassiz Medal[12], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].