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Thomas Bugge
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Thomas Bugge (1740–1815) was a Danish astronomer, mathematician, geographer, and cartographer. Born and dying in Copenhagen, he served as rector at the University of Copenhagen. His works are described by the Nordisk familjebok, and he is buried at Assistens Cemetery.
Bugge was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society. He is recognized in the Royal Society collection. He spoke Danish and was a citizen of the Danish Realm.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Thomas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Danish Realm
- Place of birth
- Copenhagen
- Place of death
- Copenhagen
- Occupation
- cartographer
- Position held
- rector
- Employer
- University of Copenhagen
- Languages spoken
- Danish
- Image
- Thomas Bugge (1740-1815).jpg
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- member of
- Royal Society
- date of birth
- 1740-10-12
- date of death
- 1815-01-15
- described by source
- Nordisk familjebok
- place of burial
- Assistens Cemetery
- Commons category
- Thomas Bugge
- maintained by WikiProject
- WikiProject Mathematics
- Commons Creator page
- Thomas Bugge
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