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Ole Bang

1788 – 1877

Danish physician

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Lived 1788 – 1877 (aged 89). Ole Bang was a Danish physician and poet.

Ole Bang (27 July 1788 – 12 October 1877) was a Danish medical doctor and professor at the University of Copenhagen. He was a co-founder of Rosenborg Brøndanstalt. He was the paternal grandfather of author Herman Bang.

Early life and education Bang was born in Copenhagen. He was the son of professor Frederik Ludvig Bang and Lovise Hansen. He attended the Schouboeske Institute and earned his Candidate of Medicine degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1808.

Career Bang served as district physician in Copenhagen from 1809 to 1818. In 1819, he became a member of Sundhedskollegiet (the Danish Health Authority) and an extraordinary professor at the university. In 1820, he became an ordinary professor. He served as rector of the university twice, first in 1824–1825 and again in 1839–1840. On 1 September 1925, he succeeded Johan Daniel Herholdt as chief physician at Frederiksberg Hospital.

Bang died on 12 October 1877. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery.

Awards Bang was appointed as Etatsråd in 1836, in 1848 and Gehejmekonferensråd in 1874. He was created a Knight in the Order of the Dannebrog in 1829 and promoted to Knight Commander in 1842. He was awarded the Cross of Honour in 1749 and received the Grand Cross in 1864.

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Positions held
Rector
Employers
University of Copenhagen
Awards
Etatsråd; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Oluf Lundt Bang

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ole Bang?

Danish physician (1788-1877)

When was Ole Bang born?

Ole Bang was born on 27 July 1788 in Copenhagen, Frederiks Hospital.

When did Ole Bang die?

Ole Bang died on 12 October 1877 in Copenhagen.

What was Ole Bang's occupation?

Ole Bang was a physician and poet.

What nationality was Ole Bang?

Ole Bang was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ole Bang

· Wikidata: Q5565283

· DBpedia: Ole Bang

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