Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang
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Summary
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang was born on November 29, 1896[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on May 25, 1959[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Frederiksberg[9]
- Place of burial: Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[10]
- Father: C. F. Linderstrøm-Lang[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
- Field of work: chemistry[13], biochemistry[14], physics[15], applied physics[16], protein engineering[17]
- Educated at: Frederiksberg Gymnasium[18]
- Award received: Centenary Prize[19], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[20], H. C. Ørsted Medal[21], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[23], honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[24], Thunberg Medal[25]
- Member of: Royal Society[26], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], National Academy of Sciences[28], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[29], Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber[30], Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[31], Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala[32], Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[33], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[34], American Philosophical Society[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Family name: Linderstrøm-Lang[37]
- Given name: Kaj[38], Ulrik[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[42], English[43]
- Name in native language: Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang[44]
- Sibling: Karen Linderstrøm-Lang[45]
Why It Matters
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang born?
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang die?
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang passed away in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang's parents?
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang's father was C. F. Linderstrøm-Lang[11].
What did Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang do for work?
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and physicist[7].
Where did Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang go to school?
Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang was educated at Frederiksberg Gymnasium[18].
What awards did Kaj Ulrik Linderstrøm-Lang receive?
Honors received include Centenary Prize[19], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[20], H. C. Ørsted Medal[21], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].