Michael Sars
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Summary
Michael Sars was born on August 30, 1805[1], in Bergen[2]. He died on October 22, 1869[3], in Christiania[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], zoologist[6], professor[7], marine biologist[8], and carcinologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[11]
- Spouse: Maren Sars[12]
- Child: Eva Nansen[13], Ernst Sars[14], Georg Ossian Sars[15], Mally Lammers[16]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[17]
- Occupation: Lutheran pastor[18]
- Field of work: marine biology[19], zoology[20]
- Employer: University of Oslo[21]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[22], Bergen Cathedral School[23]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav[24]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Michael Sars[29]
- Archives at: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[30]
- Family name: Sars[31]
- Given name: Michael[32]
- Author citation (zoology): M. Sars[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Sars[34]
- Commons gallery: Michael Sars[35]
- Work location: Florø[36], Manger[37]
- Described by source: Norsk biografisk leksikon[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Otto's encyclopedia[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[41], Danish[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michael Sars include Luidia sarsii[44], a taxon[45]; M/S he[46], a research vessel[47]; and Ophiura sarsii[48], a taxon[49].
Why It Matters
Michael Sars has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Luidia sarsii[44], a taxon[45]; M/S he[46], a research vessel[47]; and Ophiura sarsii[48], a taxon[49].
FAQs
Where was Michael Sars born?
Michael Sars's place of birth was Bergen[2].
Where did Michael Sars die?
Michael Sars died in Christiania[4].
Who was Michael Sars married to?
Michael Sars's spouses include Maren Sars[12].
What did Michael Sars do for work?
Michael Sars worked as a theologian[5], zoologist[6], professor[7], marine biologist[8], and carcinologist[9].
Where did Michael Sars go to school?
Michael Sars was educated at University of Oslo[22] and Bergen Cathedral School[23].
What awards did Michael Sars receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav[24].