Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen
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Summary
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen was born on February 3, 1857[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on November 11, 1927[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a geneticist[5], botanist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vestre Cemetery[9]
- Father: Otto Julius Georg Johannsen[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
- Field of work: genetics[12]
- Position held: rector[13]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[14]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[15]
- Award received: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[17], honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[18], honorary doctorate of Lund University[19], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[23]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24], Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[25], Russian Academy of Sciences[26], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[27], Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[28], Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Johannsen[31]
- Residence: Denmark[32]
- Family name: Johannsen[33]
- Given name: Wilhelm[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wilhelm Johannsen[35]
- Work location: Plön[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[39]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm Ludvig Johannsen[40]
- Sibling: Helene Johannsen[41], Fritz Johannsen[42]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen born?
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen die?
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen's parents?
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen's father was Otto Julius Georg Johannsen[10].
What did Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen do for work?
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen worked as a geneticist[5], botanist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen go to school?
Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].
What awards did Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[17], honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[18], and honorary doctorate of Lund University[19].