Þorvaldur Thoroddsen

Summary

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen is a human^[1]. He was born in Flatey^[2]. He was born on June 6, 1855^[3]. He died in Copenhagen^[4]. He died on September 28, 1921^[5]. He worked as a botanist^[6], cartographer^[7], geologist^[8], and geographer^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's place of birth was Flatey^[2].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen passed away in Copenhagen^[4].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen died in Frederiksberg^[11].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen was born on June 6, 1855^[3].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen died on September 28, 1921^[5].
• Burial took place at Solbjerg Park Cemetery^[12].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's father was Jón Thoroddsen the elder^[13].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[14].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen held citizenship in Iceland^[15].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen worked as a botanist^[6].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's professions included cartographer^[7].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen worked as a geologist^[8].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's professions included geographer^[9].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen was employed by University of Copenhagen^[16].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen^[17].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen received the Charles P. Daly Medal^[18].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen received the Professor^[19].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[20].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen is recorded as male^[21].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's Commons category is recorded as Þorvaldur Thoroddsen^[23].
• The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[24].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's family name is recorded as Thoroddsen^[25].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's given name is recorded as Þorvaldur^[26].
• Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic^[27].

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Origins and Family

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen was born in Flatey^[2]. He was born on June 6, 1855^[3]. His father was Jón Thoroddsen the elder^[13].

Education

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist^[6], cartographer^[7], geologist^[8], and geographer^[9]. Among Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's employers was University of Copenhagen^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Charles P. Daly Medal^[18], a science award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1902^[30]; Professor^[19], a honorific prefix^[31]; and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[20], a grade of an order^[32], in Denmark^[33].

Death and Burial

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen died on September 28, 1921^[5]. Recorded place of death include Copenhagen^[4], a largest city^[34], in Denmark^[35], founded in 1167^[36] and Frederiksberg^[11], a town^[37], in Denmark^[38]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[24]. He is buried at Solbjerg Park Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He is credited with the discovery of Eldgjá^[40], a fissure vent^[41], in Iceland^[42].

FAQs

Where was Þorvaldur Thoroddsen born?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's place of birth was Flatey^[2].

Where did Þorvaldur Thoroddsen die?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen died in Copenhagen^[4].

Who were Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's parents?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen's father was Jón Thoroddsen the elder^[13].

What did Þorvaldur Thoroddsen do for work?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen worked as botanist^[6], cartographer^[7], geologist^[8], and geographer^[9].

Where did Þorvaldur Thoroddsen go to school?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen was educated at University of Copenhagen^[17].

What awards did Þorvaldur Thoroddsen receive?

Honors received include Charles P. Daly Medal^[18], Professor^[19], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[20].

What did Þorvaldur Thoroddsen discover?

Þorvaldur Thoroddsen is credited as discoverer of Eldgjá^[40].