Torkel Weis-Fogh

Danish entomologist (1922–1975)
Person human Q3532308
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Torkel Weis-Fogh

Summary

Torkel Weis-Fogh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aarhus[2]. He was born on January 1, 1922[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 13, 1975[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was born in Aarhus[2].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh died in Cambridge[4].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was born on January 1, 1922[3].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was born on March 25, 1922[9].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh died on November 13, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Tibirke cemetery[10].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's professions included professor[7].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh held the position of head of department[12].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was employed by University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was employed by University of Cambridge[14].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was educated at Aarhus Katedralskole[16].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[19].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh was influenced by August Krogh[20].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh is recorded as male[21].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh supervised Q5077356 as a doctoral student[23].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh earned the academic degree of magister degree[24].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's family name is recorded as Weis-Fogh[26].
  • Torkel Weis-Fogh's given name is recorded as Torkel[27].

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Origins and Family

Torkel Weis-Fogh was born in Aarhus[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1922[3] and March 25, 1922[9].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Aarhus Katedralskole[16], a gymnasium[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1195[33]. Academic degrees include magister degree[24] and Doctor of Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6] and professor[7]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[13], a public research university[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1479[36] and University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1209[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]. Torkel Weis-Fogh held the position of head of department[12]. He supervised Q5077356 as a doctoral student[23].

Death and Burial

Torkel Weis-Fogh died on November 13, 1975[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Tibirke cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Torkel Weis-Fogh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Torkel Weis-Fogh born?

Torkel Weis-Fogh's place of birth was Aarhus[2].

Where did Torkel Weis-Fogh die?

Torkel Weis-Fogh died in Cambridge[4].

What did Torkel Weis-Fogh do for work?

Torkel Weis-Fogh worked as entomologist[6] and professor[7].

Where did Torkel Weis-Fogh go to school?

Torkel Weis-Fogh was educated at University of Copenhagen[15], Aarhus Katedralskole[16], and University of Copenhagen[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Torkel
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