Ulbo de Sitter

Dutch geologist (1902–1980)
Person human Q2179964
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Ulbo de Sitter

Summary

Ulbo de Sitter is a human[1]. Born in Groningen[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1902[3]. He passed away in Nistelrode[4]. He died on May 12, 1980[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Groningen[2], Ulbo de Sitter…
  • Ulbo de Sitter passed away in Nistelrode[4].
  • Ulbo de Sitter was born on March 6, 1902[3].
  • Ulbo de Sitter died on May 12, 1980[5].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's father was Willem de Sitter[9].
  • A child of Ulbo de Sitter was Ulbo de Sitter[10].
  • Ulbo de Sitter held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[11].
  • Dutch was Ulbo de Sitter's native language[12].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's professions included geologist[6].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's field of work was structural geology[13].
  • Among Ulbo de Sitter's employers was Leiden University[14].
  • Ulbo de Sitter was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Among Ulbo de Sitter's employers was Leiden University[16].
  • Among Ulbo de Sitter's employers was Leiden University[17].
  • Ulbo de Sitter was educated at Leiden University[18].
  • Ulbo de Sitter received the Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[19].
  • Ulbo de Sitter was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Ulbo de Sitter is recorded as male[21].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's residence is recorded as Leiden University[23].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's family name is recorded as Sitter[24].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's given name is recorded as Lamoraal[25].
  • Ulbo de Sitter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Groningen[2], Ulbo de Sitter… he was born on March 6, 1902[3]. His father was Willem de Sitter[9]. Dutch was his native language[12].

Education

Ulbo de Sitter was educated at Leiden University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Ulbo de Sitter's field of work was structural geology[13]. Employers include Leiden University[14], a university[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1575[29], headquartered in Leiden[30].

Recognition

Ulbo de Sitter received the Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[19].

Personal Life

A child of Ulbo de Sitter was he[10].

Death and Burial

Ulbo de Sitter died on May 12, 1980[5]. He passed away in Nistelrode[4].

Why It Matters

Ulbo de Sitter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ulbo de Sitter born?

Ulbo de Sitter's place of birth was Groningen[2].

Where did Ulbo de Sitter die?

Ulbo de Sitter passed away in Nistelrode[4].

Who were Ulbo de Sitter's parents?

Ulbo de Sitter's father was Willem de Sitter[9].

What did Ulbo de Sitter do for work?

Ulbo de Sitter worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ulbo de Sitter go to school?

Ulbo de Sitter was educated at Leiden University[18].

What awards did Ulbo de Sitter receive?

Honors received include Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . KNAW Past Members. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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