Thorvald Madsen

Danish physician (1870–1957)
Person human Q5971497
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Thorvald Madsen

Summary

Thorvald Madsen is a human[1]. Born in Frederiksberg[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1870[3]. He passed away in Gjorslev[4]. He died on April 14, 1957[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thorvald Madsen's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2].
  • Thorvald Madsen passed away in Gjorslev[4].
  • Thorvald Madsen was born on February 18, 1870[3].
  • Thorvald Madsen died on April 14, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Garnison Cemetery[9].
  • Thorvald Madsen's father was Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen[10].
  • Thorvald Madsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Thorvald Madsen's professions included physician[6].
  • Thorvald Madsen worked as a scientist[7].
  • Thorvald Madsen's education included a stint at Q131142153[12].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the Buchanan Medal[13].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Thorvald Madsen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Thorvald Madsen was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Thorvald Madsen was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[20].
  • Thorvald Madsen was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Thorvald Madsen is recorded as male[22].
  • Thorvald Madsen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thorvald Madsen's Commons category is recorded as Thorvald Madsen[24].
  • Thorvald Madsen's family name is recorded as Madsen[25].
  • Thorvald Madsen's given name is recorded as Thorvald[26].
  • Thorvald Madsen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Thorvald John Marius Madsen'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Thorvald Madsen's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2]. He was born on February 18, 1870[3]. His father was Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen[10].

Education

Thorvald Madsen's education included a stint at Q131142153[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and scientist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Buchanan Medal[13], a science award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1897[30]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1808[33]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41].

Death and Burial

Thorvald Madsen died on April 14, 1957[5]. He died in Gjorslev[4]. Burial took place at Garnison Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thorvald Madsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Thorvald Madsen born?

Thorvald Madsen was born in Frederiksberg[2].

Where did Thorvald Madsen die?

Thorvald Madsen died in Gjorslev[4].

Who were Thorvald Madsen's parents?

Thorvald Madsen's father was Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen[10].

What did Thorvald Madsen do for work?

Thorvald Madsen worked as physician[6] and scientist[7].

Where did Thorvald Madsen go to school?

Thorvald Madsen was educated at Q131142153[12].

What awards did Thorvald Madsen receive?

Honors received include Buchanan Medal[13], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[14], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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