Henry Ussing

Danish jurist (1886–1954)
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Summary

Henry Ussing was born on May 5, 1886[1], in Vejlby[2]. He died on September 9, 1954[3], in Gentofte[4]. He worked as a textbook writer[5], jurist[6], and professor[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Ordrup Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Henry Ussing[9]
  • Child: Vagn Ussing[10], Marie U. Nylen[11], Niels Ussing[12], Bagge Ussing[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Position held: prorector[15]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[16]
  • Educated at: Metropolitanskolen[17], University of Copenhagen[18], University of Oxford[19]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[20], honorary doctorate of Lund University[21], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[22]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23], Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[24], Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Academic degree: Candidate of Law[27], Doctor of Laws[28]
  • Family name: Ussing[29]
  • Given name: Henry[30]
  • Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[32]
  • Different from: Henry Ussing[33]
  • Sibling: Johannes Ussing[34]
  • Scandinavian middle family name: Blom[35]

FAQs

Where was Henry Ussing born?

Henry Ussing's place of birth was Vejlby[2].

Where did Henry Ussing die?

Henry Ussing passed away in Gentofte[4].

Who were Henry Ussing's parents?

Henry Ussing's father was Henry Ussing[9].

What did Henry Ussing do for work?

Henry Ussing worked as a textbook writer[5], jurist[6], and professor[7].

Where did Henry Ussing go to school?

Henry Ussing was educated at Metropolitanskolen[17], University of Copenhagen[18], and University of Oxford[19].

What awards did Henry Ussing receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[20], honorary doctorate of Lund University[21], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[22].

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  6. [15] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1949 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Le Monde. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1949 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1949 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1949 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Kraks Blå Bog, 1949 edition. Retrieved . rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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