Jens Christian Skou
Danish chemist (1918-2018)
1918 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish chemist (1918-2018)
Born
October 8, 1918
Died
2018 (age ~100)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
chemist, university teacher, physiologist
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in LemvigDied in Aarhus
1918
Born in Lemvig (1918-10-08)
1965
AwardNovo Nordisk Prize
1978
AwardAnders Retzius Medal
1985
AwardEric K. Fernströms Nordiska Pris
1997
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
2018
Died in Aarhus
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jens Christian Skou?+
Jens Christian Skou was a Danish biochemist and Nobel laureate.
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Christian Skou born?+
Jens Christian Skou was born on October 8, 1918.
When did Jens Christian Skou die?+
Jens Christian Skou died in 2018, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — October 8, 1918
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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