Fredrik Størmer
Norwegian geophysicist and mathematician (1874-1957)
1874 — 1957
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian geophysicist and mathematician (1874-1957)
Born
September 3, 1874
Died
1957 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
astronomer, scientist, physicist
NorwayBorn in SkienDied in Oslo
1874
Born in Skien (1874-09-03)
1892
EducationStudied at University of Oslo (1892–1897)
1898
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1898–1900)
1910
AwardFridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class
1922
AwardJanssen Medal
1951
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fredrik Størmer?+
Fredrik Størmer is Norwegian geophysicist and mathematician (1874-1957). Born in 1874.
What does the name Fredrik mean?+
The name Fredrik means "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Fredrik Størmer born?+
Fredrik Størmer was born on September 3, 1874.
When did Fredrik Størmer die?+
Fredrik Størmer died in 1957, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.
The name Fredrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fredrik — September 3, 1874
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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