Martin Vahl
Danish geographer and botanist (1869-1946)
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Martin Vahl was born on April 15, 1869[1], in Aarhus[2]. He died on July 11, 1946[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], theologian[6], geologist[7], geographer[8], and professor[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[11]
- Father: Jens Vahl[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
- Occupation: textbook writer[14], botanical collector[15], scientific collector[16]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[17], N. Zahle's School[18]
- Educated at: Herlufsholm School[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21]
- Member of: Royal Danish Geographical Society[22], Royal Geographical Society[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Academic degree: Candidatus theologiæ[25], cand.mag.[26], Doctor of Philosophy[27]
- Residence: Denmark[28]
- Family name: Vahl[29]
- Given name: Martin[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[31]
- Sibling: Johanne Blauenfeldt[32]
- Collection items at: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[33], Natural History Museum[34], National Museum of Natural History[35]
FAQs
Where was Martin Vahl born?
Martin Vahl was born in Aarhus[2].
Where did Martin Vahl die?
Martin Vahl passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Martin Vahl's parents?
Martin Vahl's father was Jens Vahl[12].
What did Martin Vahl do for work?
Martin Vahl worked as a botanist[5], theologian[6], geologist[7], geographer[8], and professor[9].
Where did Martin Vahl go to school?
Martin Vahl was educated at Herlufsholm School[19].
What awards did Martin Vahl receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21].