Peter Ascanius

Norwegian biologist; student of Linnaeus (1723—1803)
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Peter Ascanius

Summary

Peter Ascanius is a human[1]. He was born in Aure Municipality[2]. He was born on May 24, 1723[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on June 4, 1803[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geologist[7], and zoologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Ascanius was born in Aure Municipality[2].
  • Peter Ascanius died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Peter Ascanius was born on May 24, 1723[3].
  • Peter Ascanius died on June 4, 1803[5].
  • Peter Ascanius held citizenship in Denmark–Norway[10].
  • Peter Ascanius's professions included biologist[6].
  • Peter Ascanius worked as a geologist[7].
  • Peter Ascanius worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Peter Ascanius's field of work was biologist[11].
  • Peter Ascanius was employed by University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Peter Ascanius was educated at Uppsala University[13].
  • Peter Ascanius received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Peter Ascanius was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Peter Ascanius was a member of Apostles of Linnaeus[16].
  • Peter Ascanius is recorded as male[17].
  • Peter Ascanius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Peter Ascanius's Commons category is recorded as Peder Ascanius[19].
  • Peter Ascanius's family name is recorded as Ascanius[20].
  • Peter Ascanius's given name is recorded as Peder[21].
  • Peter Ascanius's author citation is recorded as Ascanius[22].
  • Peter Ascanius studied under Carl Linnaeus[23].
  • Peter Ascanius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Peter Ascanius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Peter Ascanius's Commons Creator page is recorded as Peter Ascanius[26].
  • Peter Ascanius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Peter Ascanius'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Aure Municipality[2], Peter Ascanius… he was born on May 24, 1723[3].

Education

Peter Ascanius was educated at Uppsala University[13]. He studied under Carl Linnaeus[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geologist[7], and zoologist[8]. Peter Ascanius's field of work was biologist[11]. He was employed by University of Copenhagen[12].

Recognition

Peter Ascanius received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Peter Ascanius died on June 4, 1803[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Ascanius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Peter Ascanius born?

Peter Ascanius's place of birth was Aure Municipality[2].

Where did Peter Ascanius die?

Peter Ascanius died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Peter Ascanius do for work?

Peter Ascanius worked as biologist[6], geologist[7], and zoologist[8].

Where did Peter Ascanius go to school?

Peter Ascanius was educated at Uppsala University[13].

What awards did Peter Ascanius receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Q23297102. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, geologist, zoologist
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  2. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00391265
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  3. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Aure Municipality
    Place of death Copenhagen
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00391265
    Educated at Uppsala University
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