Bjørn Wiik
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Summary
Bjørn Wiik was born on February 17, 1937[1], in Bruvik[2]. He died on February 26, 1999[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
- Field of work: particle physics[9]
- Employer: University of Hamburg[10]
- Educated at: Technical University of Darmstadt[11]
- Award received: High Energy and Particle Physics Prize[12], Fellow of the American Physical Society[13], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[14]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15], Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[16], Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences[17], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], Polish Academy of Sciences[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Wiik[21]
- Given name: Bjørn[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23]
- Name in native language: Bjørn Håvard Wiik[24]
Why It Matters
Bjørn Wiik has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Bjørn Wiik born?
Bjørn Wiik's place of birth was Bruvik[2].
Where did Bjørn Wiik die?
Bjørn Wiik passed away in Hamburg[4].
What did Bjørn Wiik do for work?
Bjørn Wiik worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Bjørn Wiik go to school?
Bjørn Wiik was educated at Technical University of Darmstadt[11].
What awards did Bjørn Wiik receive?
Honors received include High Energy and Particle Physics Prize[12], Fellow of the American Physical Society[13], and honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[14].