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.

Summary

Christian Christiansen
Born 9 October 1843.
Died 28 November 1917.
University Link: Honorary Graduate
GU Degree: LLD, 1896;
Occupation categories: physicists
Record last updated: 28th Mar 2013

University Connections

University Roles

• Honorary Graduate