Jørgen Holmboe
Norwegian meteorologist
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Summary
Jørgen Holmboe was born on November 8, 1902[1], in Hammerfest[2]. He died on October 29, 1979[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Leonhard C. B. Holmboe[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Employer: University of California, Los Angeles[10], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Vilhelm Bjerknes[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[14]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Jule Gregory Charney[17], Morton Gaither Wurtele[18]
- Family name: Holmboe[19]
- Given name: Jørgen[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Norwegian[22]
- Sibling: Haakon Holmboe[23]
- Member of the crew of: HMAS Wyatt Earp[24]
Why It Matters
Jørgen Holmboe is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Jørgen Holmboe born?
Jørgen Holmboe was born in Hammerfest[2].
Where did Jørgen Holmboe die?
Jørgen Holmboe passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Jørgen Holmboe's parents?
Jørgen Holmboe's father was Leonhard C. B. Holmboe[8].
What did Jørgen Holmboe do for work?
Jørgen Holmboe worked as a meteorologist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Jørgen Holmboe go to school?
Jørgen Holmboe was educated at University of Oslo[12].
What awards did Jørgen Holmboe receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[14].