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Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 7, 1885. Public records list Niels Bohr as a university teacher, nuclear physicist and philosopher of science. Death is recorded on November 18, 1962, at the age of 77. Schooling on record includes University of Copenhagen. Recorded honors include Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Franklin Medal (1926), Order of the Elephant (1947) and 5 more.
My Take
Niels Bohr is, to me, one of those rare giants whose human side is as compelling as his genius. Yes, he cracked open the structure of the atom and won the 1922 Nobel Prize, but I'm drawn to the man who once played football, who gathered young physicists from across the world and forged a generation through relentless argument. His long debates with Einstein weren't about winning — they were a grindstone for sharpening truth. Having a gold medal and an entire institute bear your name is staggering. What I'd most like to borrow is his evident joy in not yet knowing the answer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Niels Bohr
- Name (Japanese)
- ニールス・ボーア
- Reading
- にーるす・ぼーあ
- Born
- October 7, 1885 – November 18, 1962
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Occupation
- university teacher / nuclear physicist / philosopher of science / association football player / chemist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of Copenhagen
Awards & achievements
- 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics
- 1926 Franklin Medal
- 1947 Order of the Elephant
- 1957 Atoms for Peace Award
- 1954 Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- 1955 Niels Bohr International Gold Medal
- 1938 Copley Medal
- 1930 Faraday Lectureship Prize
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Bohr model |
| Notable work | correspondence principle |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels%20Bohr
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A2
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7085
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Niels Bohr born?
Niels Bohr was born on October 7, 1885.
When did Niels Bohr die?
Niels Bohr died on November 18, 1962, aged 77.
Where was Niels Bohr from?
Niels Bohr was from Copenhagen, Denmark.
What did Niels Bohr do?
Niels Bohr worked as university teacher, nuclear physicist, philosopher of science, association football player, chemist.
Where did Niels Bohr study?
Niels Bohr attended University of Copenhagen.
What was Niels Bohr known for?
Niels Bohr's notable works include Bohr model, correspondence principle.
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