Biography of Christian Christiansen

The Danish physicist Christian Christiansen (1843-1917) was awarded Doctor of Laws (LLD) in 1896 on the recommendation of Lord Kelvin.

Christiansen had been appointed Chair for Physics at the University of Copenhagen in 1886.

Sources

Archival Materials

• GUA 4139, 16 May 1896, Letter from John Gray per Lord Kelvin to Professor Jack
• R1/13/7 8 Registers of honorary graduates, Oct 1868-19 Jun 1974, LL.D

Summary

Christian Christiansen
Born 9 October 1843.
Died 28 November 1917.
GU Degree: LLD, 1896;
University Link: Honorary Graduate
Occupation categories: physicists
English snippet: Honorary graduate of the University of Glasgow, Chair of Physics at Copenhagen
Record last updated: 28th Mar 2013

Country Associations

Denmark, Lønborg
Place of Birth

Denmark, Frederiksberg
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Honorary Graduate