Niels Hoffmeyer

Danish meteorologist (1836-1884)
Person human Q1988994
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Niels Hoffmeyer

Summary

Niels Hoffmeyer is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on +1836-06-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1884-02-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a meteorologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Niels Hoffmeyer's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer was born on +1836-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer died on +1884-02-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer is buried at Assistens Cemetery[8].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's father was Andreas Brock Hoffmeyer[9].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Danish was Niels Hoffmeyer's native language[11].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's professions included meteorologist[6].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's field of work was meteorology[12].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer was employed by Danish Meteorological Institute[13].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's image is recorded as PSM V39 D010 Niels Henrik Cordulus Hoffmeyer.jpg[16].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer is recorded as male[17].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's ISNI is recorded as 0000000073273342[19].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 7779982[20].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's GND ID is recorded as 174045794[21].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 153654467[22].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's Commons category is recorded as Niels Hoffmeyer (meteorologist)[23].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's family name is recorded as Hoffmeyer[24].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's given name is recorded as Niels[25].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Niels Hoffmeyer's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Hoffmeyer… he was born on +1836-06-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Andreas Brock Hoffmeyer[9]. Danish was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Niels Hoffmeyer worked as a meteorologist[6]. His field of work was meteorology[12]. He was employed by Danish Meteorological Institute[13].

Recognition

Niels Hoffmeyer received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].

Death and Burial

Niels Hoffmeyer died on +1884-02-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Niels Hoffmeyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Niels Hoffmeyer born?

Niels Hoffmeyer was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Niels Hoffmeyer die?

Niels Hoffmeyer passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Niels Hoffmeyer's parents?

Niels Hoffmeyer's father was Andreas Brock Hoffmeyer[9].

What did Niels Hoffmeyer do for work?

Niels Hoffmeyer worked as meteorologist[6].

What awards did Niels Hoffmeyer receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. nature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . runeberg.org. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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