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Poul la Cour

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Danish scientist, inventor and educationer (1846-1908)

ScientistsLived 1846 to 1908 · aged 62
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Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor and educationalist. Today la Cour is especially recognized for his early work on wind power, both experimental work on aerodynamics and practical implementation of wind power plants.

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The Poul la Cour Museum in the buildings in Askov where Poul la Cour conducted many of his experimentsThe Poul la Cour Museum in the buildings in Askov where Poul la Cour conducted many of his experiments

Awards 3

1902Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1894Professor
1886John Scott Award

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About this person

Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor and educationalist. Today la Cour is especially recognized for his early work on wind power, both experimental work on aerodynamics and practical implementation of wind power plants. He worked most of his life at Askov Folk High School where he developed the historic genetic method of teaching the sciences. Early in his life he was a telegraphic inventor working with multiplex telegraphy.

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1908 · aged 62
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7 languages

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