Joakim Frederik Schouw
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Summary
Joakim Frederik Schouw was born on February 7, 1789[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on April 28, 1852[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], geographer[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Georgia Skovgaard[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Occupation: naturalist[13]
- Field of work: botany[14]
- Position held: member of the Danish Constituent Assembly[15]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[16]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[21], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[22], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Joakim Frederik Schouw[25]
- Family name: Schouw[26]
- Given name: Joachim[27], Frederik[28]
- Student of: Martin Vahl[29], Jens Wilken Hornemann[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[32]
- Commons Creator page: Joakim Frederik Schouw[33]
- Sibling: Andreas Schouw[34]
- Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[35]
Why It Matters
Joakim Frederik Schouw has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Joakim Frederik Schouw born?
Joakim Frederik Schouw's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Joakim Frederik Schouw die?
Joakim Frederik Schouw died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Joakim Frederik Schouw do for work?
Joakim Frederik Schouw worked as a botanist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], geographer[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Joakim Frederik Schouw go to school?
Joakim Frederik Schouw was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
What awards did Joakim Frederik Schouw receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].