Thomas Bugge

Danish astronomer (1740-1815)
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Thomas Bugge
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Thomas Bugge

Summary

Thomas Bugge is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on October 12, 1740[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 15, 1815[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], geographer[8], and cartographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Bugge was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Thomas Bugge died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Thomas Bugge was born on October 12, 1740[3].
  • Thomas Bugge died on January 15, 1815[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Thomas Bugge was Matthias Bugge[12].
  • Thomas Bugge held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Thomas Bugge worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Thomas Bugge worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Thomas Bugge worked as a geographer[8].
  • Thomas Bugge's professions included cartographer[9].
  • Thomas Bugge held the position of rector[14].
  • Thomas Bugge held the position of rector[15].
  • Thomas Bugge held the position of rector[16].
  • Among Thomas Bugge's employers was University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Thomas Bugge received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Thomas Bugge was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Thomas Bugge was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Thomas Bugge is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Bugge's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Bugge's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Bugge[23].
  • Thomas Bugge's family name is recorded as Bugge[24].
  • Thomas Bugge's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Bugge's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Thomas Bugge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Bugge was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on October 12, 1740[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], geographer[8], and cartographer[9]. Among Thomas Bugge's employers was University of Copenhagen[17]. Positions held include rector[14], an elective office[28].

Recognition

Thomas Bugge received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas Bugge was Matthias Bugge[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas Bugge died on January 15, 1815[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Bugge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 astronomer[6], mathematician[7], geographer[8], and cartographer[9].

What awards did Thomas Bugge receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
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    Place of burial Assistens Cemetery
    Occupation astronomer, mathematician, geographer +1
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