Peter Roepstorff

Danish molecular biologist and professor emeritus of protein chemistry
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Peter Roepstorff

Summary

Peter Roepstorff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on 1942[3]. He worked as a researcher[4], professor[5], and molecular biologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Peter Roepstorff was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Peter Roepstorff was born on 1942[3].
  • Peter Roepstorff was born on June 10, 1942[7].
  • Peter Roepstorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[8].
  • Peter Roepstorff's professions included researcher[4].
  • Peter Roepstorff's professions included professor[5].
  • Peter Roepstorff worked as a molecular biologist[6].
  • Peter Roepstorff's field of work was protein chemistry[9].
  • Peter Roepstorff held the position of professor emeritus[10].
  • Peter Roepstorff was employed by University of Southern Denmark[11].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the Bijvoet Medal[12].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award[13].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the honorary doctor of the Technical University of Denmark[14].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Peter Roepstorff received the Thomson Medal[17].
  • Peter Roepstorff was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[18].
  • Peter Roepstorff was a member of Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber[19].
  • Peter Roepstorff is recorded as male[20].
  • Peter Roepstorff's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Peter Roepstorff's family name is recorded as Q37426182[22].
  • Peter Roepstorff's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Roepstorff's participant in is recorded as Galathea 3[24].
  • Peter Roepstorff's affiliation is recorded as Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology[25].

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Origins and Family

Peter Roepstorff's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1942[3] and June 10, 1942[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include researcher[4], professor[5], and molecular biologist[6]. Peter Roepstorff's field of work was protein chemistry[9]. He was employed by University of Southern Denmark[11]. He held the position of professor emeritus[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Bijvoet Medal[12], a science award[26], in Netherlands[27], founded in 1989[28]; Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award[13], a science award[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1987[31]; honorary doctor of the Technical University of Denmark[14], an award[32], in Denmark[33]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15], an award[34], in Sweden[35]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; and Thomson Medal[17].

FAQs

Where was Peter Roepstorff born?

Peter Roepstorff was born in Copenhagen[2].

What did Peter Roepstorff do for work?

Peter Roepstorff worked as researcher[4], professor[5], and molecular biologist[6].

What awards did Peter Roepstorff receive?

Honors received include Bijvoet Medal[12], Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award[13], honorary doctor of the Technical University of Denmark[14], and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q136457026. Retrieved . altinget.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . dtu.dk. Retrieved . dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . uu.se. Retrieved . uu.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q12316984. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Q136457026. Retrieved . altinget.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Retrieved . portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Scopus author id 7101843559
    Award received Bijvoet Medal, Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award, honorary doctor of the Technical University of Denmark +4
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    Member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber
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