Thor A. Bak

Danish chemist
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Summary

Thor A. Bak was born on April 28, 1929[1], in Aarhus[2]. He died on August 12, 2017[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a chemist[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Holmen Cemetery[7]
  • Child: Frans Bak[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
  • Native language: Danish[10]
  • Field of work: chemistry[11], physical chemistry[12]
  • Position held: rector[13]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[14]
  • Award received: Order of the Dannebrog[15], H. C. Ørsted Gold Medal[16]
  • Member of: Academia Europaea[17], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[18], Akademiet for de Tekniske Videnskaber[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Bak[21]
  • Given name: Thor[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]

FAQs

Where was Thor A. Bak born?

Thor A. Bak's place of birth was Aarhus[2].

Where did Thor A. Bak die?

Thor A. Bak passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Thor A. Bak do for work?

Thor A. Bak worked as a chemist[5].

What awards did Thor A. Bak receive?

Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[15] and H. C. Ørsted Gold Medal[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . globalnyt.dk. Retrieved . globalnyt.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . snu.dk. snu.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . ae-info.org. ae-info.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . afdoede.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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