Theunis Piersma

Dutch ornithologist and ecologist
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Summary

Theunis Piersma is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hemelum[2]. He was born on January 1, 1958[3]. He worked as a biologist[4], university teacher[5], ecologist[6], and ornithologist[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hemelum[2].
  • Theunis Piersma was born on January 1, 1958[3].
  • Theunis Piersma was born on June 15, 1958[9].
  • Theunis Piersma held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
  • Theunis Piersma's professions included biologist[4].
  • Theunis Piersma worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Theunis Piersma worked as an ecologist[6].
  • Theunis Piersma's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • Theunis Piersma's field of work was biology[11].
  • Theunis Piersma's field of work was animal ecology[12].
  • Among Theunis Piersma's employers was University of Groningen[13].
  • Theunis Piersma received the Spinoza Prize[14].
  • Theunis Piersma received the Luc Hoffmann Medal for Wetland Science and Conservation[15].
  • Theunis Piersma received the Marsh Award for International Ornithology[16].
  • Theunis Piersma received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[17].
  • Theunis Piersma received the Godman-Salvin Medal[18].
  • Theunis Piersma was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Theunis Piersma is recorded as male[20].
  • Theunis Piersma's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Theunis Piersma's Commons category is recorded as Theunis Piersma[22].
  • Theunis Piersma's family name is recorded as Piersma[23].
  • Theunis Piersma's given name is recorded as Theunis[24].
  • Theunis Piersma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Theunis Piersma's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Invasion Biology[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hemelum[2], Theunis Piersma… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1958[3] and June 15, 1958[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[4], university teacher[5], ecologist[6], and ornithologist[7]. Fields of work include biology[11], a branch of science[27] and animal ecology[12], a branch of zoology[28]. Theunis Piersma was employed by University of Groningen[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Spinoza Prize[14], a science award[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1995[31]; Luc Hoffmann Medal for Wetland Science and Conservation[15], an award[32]; Marsh Award for International Ornithology[16]; Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[17], a grade of an order[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1815[35]; and Godman-Salvin Medal[18], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1919[38].

Why It Matters

Theunis Piersma is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Theunis Piersma born?

Born in Hemelum[2].

What did Theunis Piersma do for work?

Theunis Piersma worked as biologist[4], university teacher[5], ecologist[6], and ornithologist[7].

What awards did Theunis Piersma receive?

Honors received include Spinoza Prize[14], Luc Hoffmann Medal for Wetland Science and Conservation[15], Marsh Award for International Ornithology[16], and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . research.rug.nl. research.rug.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . nwo.nl. Retrieved . nwo.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wetlands.org. wetlands.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . marshcharitabletrust.org. marshcharitabletrust.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl. zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . bou.org.uk. Retrieved . bou.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . knaw.nl. Retrieved . knaw.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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