Martin Vahl

Danish geographer and botanist (1869-1946)
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Martin Vahl

Summary

Martin Vahl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aarhus[2]. He was born on April 15, 1869[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on July 11, 1946[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], theologian[7], geologist[8], geographer[9], and professor[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Aarhus[2], Martin Vahl…
  • Martin Vahl died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Martin Vahl was born on April 15, 1869[3].
  • Martin Vahl died on July 11, 1946[5].
  • Martin Vahl is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • Martin Vahl's father was Jens Vahl[12].
  • Martin Vahl held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Martin Vahl worked as a botanist[6].
  • Martin Vahl's professions included theologian[7].
  • Martin Vahl worked as a geologist[8].
  • Martin Vahl's professions included geographer[9].
  • Martin Vahl worked as a professor[10].
  • Martin Vahl's professions included textbook writer[14].
  • Martin Vahl was employed by University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Among Martin Vahl's employers was N. Zahle's School[16].
  • Martin Vahl was educated at Herlufsholm School[17].
  • Martin Vahl received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Martin Vahl received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Martin Vahl was a member of Royal Danish Geographical Society[20].
  • Martin Vahl was a member of Royal Geographical Society[21].
  • Martin Vahl is recorded as male[22].
  • Martin Vahl's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Martin Vahl earned the academic degree of Candidatus theologiæ[24].
  • Martin Vahl earned the academic degree of cand.mag.[25].
  • Martin Vahl earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aarhus[2], Martin Vahl… he was born on April 15, 1869[3]. His father was Jens Vahl[12].

Education

Martin Vahl was educated at Herlufsholm School[17]. Academic degrees include Candidatus theologiæ[24], cand.mag.[25], and Doctor of Philosophy[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], theologian[7], geologist[8], geographer[9], professor[10], and textbook writer[14]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1479[29] and N. Zahle's School[16], a school[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1851[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1808[37].

Death and Burial

Martin Vahl died on July 11, 1946[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].

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 botanist[6], theologian[7], geologist[8], geographer[9], and professor[10].

Where did Martin Vahl go to school?

Martin Vahl was educated at Herlufsholm School[17].

What awards did Martin Vahl receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].

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  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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