Hans Christian Ørsted Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Hans Christian Ørsted 14/08/1777   -   09/03/1851

Hans Christian Ørsted Introduction:

Hans Christian Oersted was a famous physicist and chemist who pioneered the concept of electromagnetism. Read on to know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline, read on

Hans Christian Ørsted Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Physicists
  • Died At Age: 73
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Also Known As: Hans Christian Oersted
  • Born In: Rudkøbing
  • Famous As: Physicist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Birgitte Ballum
  • Father: Søren Christian Ørsted
  • Mother: Karen Hermandsen
  • Siblings: Anders Sandøe Ørsted
  • Children:
    1. Albert Nicolai Ørsted
    2. Karen Ørsted
    3. Mathilde Elisabeth Ørsted
    4. Sophie Vilhelmine Bertha Ørsted
  • Died On: March 9, 1851
  • Place Of Death: Copenhagen
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Selskabet For Naturlærens Udbredelse, Technical University Of Denmark
  • Education: University of Copenhagen
  • Awards: Copley Medal
  • Bio: Hans Christian Oersted Was A Famous Physicist And Chemist Who Pioneered The Concept Of Electromagnetism. Read On To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline, Read On