Theodor Frølich

Norwegian physician and professor (1870-1947)
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Summary

Theodor Frølich was born on September 29, 1870[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on August 14, 1947[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a physician[5], professor[6], and pediatrician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Theodor Christian Brun Frølich[9]
  • Child: Jens Frølich[10], Q138354959[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
  • Employer: University of Oslo[13]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[14]
  • Award received: Legion of Honour[15], Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16], Gunnerus Medal[17], Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet[18]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[19], Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Theodor Frølich[22]
  • Family name: Frølich[23]
  • Given name: Theodor[24], Christian[25], Brun[26]
  • Described by source: Q141773684[27]
  • Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[29]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodor Frølich include Frölich Peak[30], a mountain[31].

Why It Matters

Theodor Frølich has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Frölich Peak[30], a mountain[31].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Frølich born?

Theodor Frølich's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Where did Theodor Frølich die?

Theodor Frølich died in Oslo[4].

Who were Theodor Frølich's parents?

Theodor Frølich's father was Theodor Christian Brun Frølich[9].

What did Theodor Frølich do for work?

Theodor Frølich worked as a physician[5], professor[6], and pediatrician[7].

Where did Theodor Frølich go to school?

Theodor Frølich was educated at University of Oslo[14].

What awards did Theodor Frølich receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[15], Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[16], Gunnerus Medal[17], and Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name → Theodor, Christian, Brun
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