Niels Bjerrum

Danish chemist who contributed to the advance of electrolyte solution chemistry (1879-1958)
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Niels Bjerrum

Summary

Niels Bjerrum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1879-03-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1958-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Niels Bjerrum's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Niels Bjerrum passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Niels Bjerrum passed away in Valby[9].
  • Niels Bjerrum was born on +1879-03-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Niels Bjerrum died on +1958-09-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].
  • Niels Bjerrum's father was Jannik Petersen Bjerrum[11].
  • A child of Niels Bjerrum was Jannik Bjerrum[12].
  • Niels Bjerrum held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Niels Bjerrum worked as a chemist[6].
  • Niels Bjerrum worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Niels Bjerrum's employers was University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Niels Bjerrum's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Niels Bjerrum was educated at Metropolitanskolen[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Niels Bjerrum is Bjerrum plot[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Niels Bjerrum is Bjerrum length[18].
  • Niels Bjerrum received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Niels Bjerrum received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Niels Bjerrum received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Niels Bjerrum received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Niels Bjerrum was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[23].
  • Niels Bjerrum was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[24].
  • Niels Bjerrum was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Niels Bjerrum is recorded as male[26].
  • Niels Bjerrum's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Niels Bjerrum was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1879-03-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jannik Petersen Bjerrum[11].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Metropolitanskolen[16], a former educational institution[31], in Denmark[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Niels Bjerrum was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bjerrum plot[17] and Bjerrum length[18]. Things named for Niels Bjerrum include Bjerrum plot[33]; Bjerrum length[34]; and Ellen et Niels Bjerrums Chemistry Prize[35], a science award[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1959[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42], founded in 1808[43]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47].

Personal Life

A child of Niels Bjerrum was Jannik Bjerrum[12].

Death and Burial

Niels Bjerrum died on +1958-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen[4], a largest city[48], in Denmark[49], founded in 1167[50] and Valby[9], a city quarter of Copenhagen[51], in Denmark[52], founded in 1901[53]. He is buried at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Niels Bjerrum ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Bjerrum plot[33]; Bjerrum length[34]; and Ellen et Niels Bjerrums Chemistry Prize[35], a science award[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1959[38].

FAQs

Where was Niels Bjerrum born?

Niels Bjerrum was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Niels Bjerrum die?

Niels Bjerrum died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Niels Bjerrum's parents?

Niels Bjerrum's father was Jannik Petersen Bjerrum[11].

What did Niels Bjerrum do for work?

Niels Bjerrum worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Niels Bjerrum go to school?

Niels Bjerrum was educated at University of Copenhagen[15] and Metropolitanskolen[16].

What awards did Niels Bjerrum receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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