Nathan Melchior

Danish physician
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Summary

Nathan Melchior was born on August 2, 1811[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on January 30, 1872[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Jewish Northern Cemetery[6]
  • Father: Gerson Moses Melchior[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
  • Award received: Professor[9], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[10], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Melchior[13]
  • Given name: Nathan[14], Gerson[15]
  • Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[16]
  • Sibling: Moritz G. Melchior[17], Moses Melchior[18], Israel B. Melchior[19]

FAQs

Where was Nathan Melchior born?

Nathan Melchior was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Nathan Melchior die?

Nathan Melchior died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Nathan Melchior's parents?

Nathan Melchior's father was Gerson Moses Melchior[7].

What did Nathan Melchior do for work?

Nathan Melchior worked as an ophthalmologist[5].

What awards did Nathan Melchior receive?

Honors received include Professor[9], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[10], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[11].

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  6. [5] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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