Nils von Hofsten
Swedish professor of anatomy and zoology, rector of Uppsala University (1881-1967)
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Nils von Hofsten was born on October 2, 1881[1], in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He died on January 18, 1967[3], in Helga Trefaldighet[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5], zoologist[6], and geneticist[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Uppsala Old Cemetery[8]
- Father: Adolf Erland von Hofsten[9]
- Mother: Ida Lovisa Regina Hofsten[10]
- Spouse: Elsa Berlin[11], Carin Gerda Matilda Berlin[12]
- Child: Erland Hofsten[13], Bengt v. Hofsten[14]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
- Employer: Uppsala University[16]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[17]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18], Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala[19], Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[20], Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy[21], International Academy of the History of Science[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Hofsten, von, släkt[24]
- Archives at: Uppsala University Library[25]
- Family name: von Hofsten[26]
- Given name: Nils[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[28]
FAQs
Where was Nils von Hofsten born?
Nils von Hofsten's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].
Where did Nils von Hofsten die?
Nils von Hofsten died in Helga Trefaldighet[4].
Who were Nils von Hofsten's parents?
Nils von Hofsten's father was Adolf Erland von Hofsten[9]. Nils von Hofsten's mother was Ida Lovisa Regina Hofsten[10].
Who was Nils von Hofsten married to?
Nils von Hofsten's spouses include Elsa Berlin[11] and Carin Gerda Matilda Berlin[12].
What did Nils von Hofsten do for work?
Nils von Hofsten worked as an anatomist[5], zoologist[6], and geneticist[7].
Where did Nils von Hofsten go to school?
Nils von Hofsten was educated at Uppsala University[17].