Photo: The American Institute of Physics credits the photo [1] to AB Lagrelius & Westphal, which is the Swedish company used by the Nobel Foundation for most photos of its book series Les Prix Nobel. / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Occupation
- university teacher / nuclear physicist / philosopher of science / association football player / chemist
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bohr model | — | |
| Notable work | correspondence principle | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Niels Bohr born?
October 7, 1885 – November 18, 1962.
Where is Niels Bohr from?
Niels Bohr is from Copenhagen, Denmark.
What does Niels Bohr do?
Niels Bohr works as university teacher, nuclear physicist, philosopher of science, association football player, chemist.
What is Niels Bohr known for?
Notable works include Bohr model, correspondence principle.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.