C.G. Johannes Petersen

Danish marine biologist
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Summary

C.G. Johannes Petersen was born on October 24, 1860[1], in Funen[2]. He died on May 11, 1928[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], marine biologist[6], ecologist[7], and biologist[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[11]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Petersen[17]
  • Given name: Johannes[18]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[19]
  • Participant in: Denmark "Hauchs" Expedition (1883-1886)[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[21]

FAQs

Where was C.G. Johannes Petersen born?

C.G. Johannes Petersen's place of birth was Funen[2].

Where did C.G. Johannes Petersen die?

C.G. Johannes Petersen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did C.G. Johannes Petersen do for work?

C.G. Johannes Petersen worked as a zoologist[5], marine biologist[6], ecologist[7], and biologist[8].

Where did C.G. Johannes Petersen go to school?

C.G. Johannes Petersen was educated at University of Copenhagen[11].

What awards did C.G. Johannes Petersen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . gupea.ub.gu.se. Retrieved . gupea.ub.gu.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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