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Henrik Mohn

Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist (1835-1916) · Norway · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81

Henrik Mohn was a Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist. Although he enrolled in theology studies after finishing school, he is credited with founding meteorological research in Norway, being a professor at the Royal Frederick University and director of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute from 1866 to 1913.

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Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class1914
Honorary Member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt Am Main, Germany)1886
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav
Honorary Doctor of the University of Uppsala

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Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1835 to 1916 · aged 81

Scientists from Norway 6

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