Jacob Bjerknes
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Summary
Jacob Bjerknes was born on November 2, 1897[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on July 7, 1975[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5] and climatologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Norway[8]
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[9]
- Father: Vilhelm Bjerknes[10]
- Mother: Sofie Honoria Bjerknes[11]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[12], United States[13]
- Field of work: weather front[14], El Niño[15]
- Employer: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[16], University of Bergen, Geophysical Institute[17], University of California, Los Angeles[18]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[19]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[21], Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal[22], International Meteorological Organization Prize[23], Vega Medal[24], National Medal of Science[25], William Bowie Medal[26], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[27], Golden Plate Award[28]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[29], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[30], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], National Academy of Sciences[32]
- Influenced by: Vilhelm Bjerknes[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Forces[35]
- Commons category: Jacob Bjerknes[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[37]
- Family name: Bjerknes[38]
- Given name: Jakob[39], Jacob[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[42]
- Birth name: Jakob Aall Bonnevie Bjerknes[43]
- Sibling: Kristian Bjerknes[44], Wilhelm Bjerknes[45]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Climate change[46]
Why It Matters
Jacob Bjerknes has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Jacob Bjerknes born?
Jacob Bjerknes was born in Stockholm[2].
Where did Jacob Bjerknes die?
Jacob Bjerknes passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Jacob Bjerknes's parents?
Jacob Bjerknes's father was Vilhelm Bjerknes[10]. Jacob Bjerknes's mother was Sofie Honoria Bjerknes[11].
What did Jacob Bjerknes do for work?
Jacob Bjerknes worked as a meteorologist[5] and climatologist[6].
Where did Jacob Bjerknes go to school?
Jacob Bjerknes was educated at University of Oslo[19].
What awards did Jacob Bjerknes receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[21], Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal[22], and International Meteorological Organization Prize[23].