Niels Bohr
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Summary
Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen[1]. He died in Copenhagen[2]. He worked as a university teacher[3], nuclear physicist[4], philosopher of science[5], association football player[6], and chemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,182 views/month, #5,199 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[9]
- Father: Christian Bohr[10]
- Mother: Ellen Bohr[11]
- Spouse: Margrethe Bohr[12]
- Child: Ernest Bohr[13], Erik Bohr[14], Hans Bohr[15], Aage Bohr[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[17]
- Field of work: atomic physics[18], theoretical physics[19]
- Position held: professor[20]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[21], Victoria University of Manchester[22], University of Cambridge[23], University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute[24]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[25], Trinity College[26], University of Cambridge[27]
- Doctoral advisor: Christian Christiansen[28], J. J. Thomson[29]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physics[30], Franklin Medal[31], Order of the Elephant[32], Atoms for Peace Award[33], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[34], Niels Bohr International Gold Medal[35], Copley Medal[36], Faraday Lectureship Prize[37], Max Planck Medal[38], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[39], Hughes Medal[40], Helmholtz Medal[41], Matteucci Medal[42], Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Family: Bohr family[45]
- Member of sports team: Akademisk Boldklub[46]
- Doctoral student: Aage Bohr[47], Robert Bruce Lindsay[48], Svein Rosseland[49]
- Commons category: Niels Bohr[50]
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: DK[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Niels Bohr include Bohr model[56], dubnium[57], bohrium[58], Bohr radius[59], Bohr magneton[60], University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute[61], Bohr–Van Leeuwen theorem[62], and Niels Bohr International Gold Medal[63].
Why It Matters
Niels Bohr has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Liguri Mosulishvili[66], a physicist[67], 1933–2010[68], of Soviet Union[69], specialised in life sciences[70].
He is credited with the discovery of correspondence principle[71], a principle[72]. Entities named for him include Bohr model[56], dubnium[57], bohrium[58], Bohr radius[59], Bohr magneton[60], and University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute[61].
His notable doctoral advisees include Aage Bohr[73].
FAQs
Where was Niels Bohr born?
Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen[1].
Where did Niels Bohr die?
Niels Bohr passed away in Copenhagen[2].
Who were Niels Bohr's parents?
Niels Bohr's father was Christian Bohr[10]. Niels Bohr's mother was Ellen Bohr[11].
Who was Niels Bohr married to?
Niels Bohr's spouses include Margrethe Bohr[12].
What did Niels Bohr do for work?
Niels Bohr worked as a university teacher[3], nuclear physicist[4], philosopher of science[5], association football player[6], and chemist[7].
Where did Niels Bohr go to school?
Niels Bohr was educated at University of Copenhagen[25], Trinity College[26], and University of Cambridge[27].
What awards did Niels Bohr receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physics[30], Franklin Medal[31], Order of the Elephant[32], and Atoms for Peace Award[33].
Who did Niels Bohr influence?
Niels Bohr has been cited as an influence by Liguri Mosulishvili[66].
What did Niels Bohr discover?
Niels Bohr is credited as discoverer of correspondence principle[71].