Niels A. Lassen

Danish scientist
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Niels A. Lassen

Summary

Niels A. Lassen is a human[1]. He was born in Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on +1926-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1997-04-30T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a neurologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Niels A. Lassen was born in Frederiksberg[2].
  • Niels A. Lassen was born on +1926-12-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Niels A. Lassen died on +1997-04-30T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Niels A. Lassen's father was H. C. A. Lassen[7].
  • Among Niels A. Lassen's spouses was Edda Sveinsdottir[8].
  • Niels A. Lassen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[9].
  • Niels A. Lassen's professions included neurologist[5].
  • Niels A. Lassen's field of work was physiology[10].
  • Among Niels A. Lassen's employers was University of Copenhagen[11].
  • Niels A. Lassen was educated at University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Niels A. Lassen's education included a stint at Ordrup Gymnasium[13].
  • A notable student of Niels A. Lassen was Peter Lund Madsen[14].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the Novo Nordisk Prize[15].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[16].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the honorary doctor of the University Lille-II[18].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the honorary doctor of Toulouse-III University[19].
  • Niels A. Lassen received the Nordic Research Prize[20].
  • Niels A. Lassen is recorded as male[21].
  • Niels A. Lassen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Niels A. Lassen's family name is recorded as Lassen[23].
  • Niels A. Lassen's given name is recorded as Niels[24].
  • Niels A. Lassen's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Niels A. Lassen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frederiksberg[2], Niels A. Lassen… he was born on +1926-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was H. C. A. Lassen[7].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[12], a public research university[27], in Denmark[28], founded in 1479[29] and Ordrup Gymnasium[13], a gymnasium[30], in Denmark[31].

Career and Affiliations

Niels A. Lassen worked as a neurologist[5]. His field of work was physiology[10]. Among his employers was University of Copenhagen[11]. A notable student of him was Peter Lund Madsen[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Novo Nordisk Prize[15], a science award[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1963[34]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[16], an award[35], in Sweden[36]; honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[17], an award[37], in Denmark[38]; honorary doctor of the University Lille-II[18], an award[39], in France[40]; honorary doctor of Toulouse-III University[19], an award[41], in France[42]; and Nordic Research Prize[20], a science award[43], in Denmark[44], founded in 1987[45].

Personal Life

Among Niels A. Lassen's spouses was Edda Sveinsdottir[8].

Death and Burial

Niels A. Lassen died on +1997-04-30T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Niels A. Lassen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Niels A. Lassen born?

Born in Frederiksberg[2], Niels A. Lassen…

Who were Niels A. Lassen's parents?

Niels A. Lassen's father was H. C. A. Lassen[7].

Who was Niels A. Lassen married to?

Niels A. Lassen's spouses include Edda Sveinsdottir[8].

What did Niels A. Lassen do for work?

Niels A. Lassen worked as neurologist[5].

Where did Niels A. Lassen go to school?

Niels A. Lassen was educated at University of Copenhagen[12] and Ordrup Gymnasium[13].

What awards did Niels A. Lassen receive?

Honors received include Novo Nordisk Prize[15], honorary doctorate of Lund University[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[17], and honorary doctor of the University Lille-II[18].

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  8. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . lundbeckfonden.com. lundbeckfonden.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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