The Videnskabernes Society had awarded him their Gold Medal in 1884 before he became a member, but in 1888 he was honoured with election to the Society.
Ang Videnskabernes Kapisanan ay iginawad sa kanya ang kanilang Gold medalya sa 1884 bago siya ay naging isang kasapi, ngunit sa 1888 siya ay pinarangalan sa halalan sa Lipunan.