Richard Petersen

Danish professor of applied mathematics (1894-1968)
Person human Q66057892
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Richard Petersen

Summary

Richard Petersen is a human[1]. Born in Thisted[2], he… he was born on 1894[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on 1968[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Thisted[2], Richard Petersen…
  • Richard Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Richard Petersen was born on 1894[3].
  • Richard Petersen was born on January 6, 1894[8].
  • Richard Petersen died on 1968[5].
  • Richard Petersen died on February 14, 1968[9].
  • Burial took place at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].
  • Richard Petersen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Richard Petersen worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Richard Petersen worked as a teacher[7].
  • Richard Petersen's field of work was electronic data processing[12].
  • Richard Petersen's field of work was mathematics[13].
  • Among Richard Petersen's employers was Technical University of Denmark[14].
  • Among Richard Petersen's employers was Royal Danish Naval Academy[15].
  • Richard Petersen was educated at Schneekloths Skole[16].
  • Richard Petersen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Richard Petersen was a member of Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber[18].
  • Richard Petersen is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Petersen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Petersen earned the academic degree of cand.mag.[21].
  • Richard Petersen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].
  • Richard Petersen's family name is recorded as Q27094683[23].
  • Richard Petersen's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Petersen's given name is recorded as Constantin[25].
  • Richard Petersen's described at URL is recorded as http://www.historie.dtu.dk/historie/beliggenheder/vej--og-stednavne-paa-dtu/richard-petersens-plads[26].

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Origins and Family

Richard Petersen's place of birth was Thisted[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1894[3] and January 6, 1894[8].

Education

Richard Petersen was educated at Schneekloths Skole[16]. Academic degrees include cand.mag.[21] and Doctor of Philosophy[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and teacher[7]. Fields of work include electronic data processing[12], an information technology[27] and mathematics[13], an academic discipline[28]. Employers include Technical University of Denmark[14], an institute of technology[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1829[31], headquartered in Kongens Lyngby[32] and Royal Danish Naval Academy[15], a military academy[33], in Denmark[34].

Recognition

Richard Petersen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1968[5] and February 14, 1968[9]. Richard Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Richard Petersen born?

Born in Thisted[2], Richard Petersen…

Where did Richard Petersen die?

Richard Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Richard Petersen do for work?

Richard Petersen worked as mathematician[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Richard Petersen go to school?

Richard Petersen was educated at Schneekloths Skole[16].

What awards did Richard Petersen receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . historie.dtu.dk. Retrieved . historie.dtu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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