Jens Christian Skou
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Summary
Jens Christian Skou was born on October 8, 1918[1], in Lemvig[2]. He died on May 28, 2018[3], in Aarhus[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], autobiographer[6], university teacher[7], physiologist[8], and biochemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Risskov Kirkegård[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Occupation: biophysicist[13]
- Field of work: biochemistry[14]
- Employer: Aarhus University[15]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[16], Aarhus University[17]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], Novo Nordisk Prize[19], Anders Retzius Medal[20], Eric K. Fernströms Nordiska Pris[21]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22], National Academy of Sciences[23], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], European Molecular Biology Organization[25], Academia Europaea[26], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[27], The Japanese Biochemical Society[28], American Physiological Society[29], European Academy of Sciences[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Jens Christian Skou[32]
- Family name: Skou[33]
- Given name: Jens[34], Christian[35]
- Described by source: Jens Christian Skou, Nobel Winner for Chemistry, Dies at 99[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37], Danish[38]
- Official name: Jens Christian Skou[39]
- Birth name: Jens Christian Skou[40]
- Name in native language: Jens Christian Skou[41]
- Interested in: chemistry[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[43]
Why It Matters
Jens Christian Skou has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Jens Christian Skou born?
Jens Christian Skou was born in Lemvig[2].
Where did Jens Christian Skou die?
Jens Christian Skou passed away in Aarhus[4].
What did Jens Christian Skou do for work?
Jens Christian Skou worked as a chemist[5], autobiographer[6], university teacher[7], physiologist[8], and biochemist[9].
Where did Jens Christian Skou go to school?
Jens Christian Skou was educated at University of Copenhagen[16] and Aarhus University[17].
What awards did Jens Christian Skou receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], Novo Nordisk Prize[19], Anders Retzius Medal[20], and Eric K. Fernströms Nordiska Pris[21].