Thomas Bugge

Danish astronomer (1740-1815)
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Thomas Bugge
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Summary

Thomas Bugge was born on October 12, 1740[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on January 15, 1815[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], geographer[7], cartographer[8], and surveying engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[11]
  • Child: Matthias Bugge[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
  • Position held: rector[14]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[17], Royal Society[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Thomas Bugge[20]
  • Family name: Bugge[21]
  • Given name: Thomas[22]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[24]
  • Commons Creator page: Thomas Bugge[25]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]

Why It Matters

Thomas Bugge has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Bugge born?

Thomas Bugge was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Thomas Bugge die?

Thomas Bugge died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Thomas Bugge do for work?

Thomas Bugge worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], geographer[7], cartographer[8], and surveying engineer[9].

What awards did Thomas Bugge receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
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