Editing S. P. L. Sørensen (section)

== Personal life ==
Sørensen was born in [[Havrebjerg]] in 1868 as the son of a farmer. He began his studies at the [[University of Copenhagen]] at the age of 18. He wanted to make a career in medicine, but under the influence of chemist [[Sophus Mads Jørgensen]] decided to change to chemistry.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/spl-sorensen-ph-scale-inventor-denmark-scientist-chemistry-a8373386.html|title=Who was the groundbreaking scientist behind the pH scale?|date=2018-05-28|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-05-29|language=en-GB}}</ref>

While studying for his doctorate he worked as assistant in chemistry at the laboratory of the [[Technical University of Denmark]], assisted in a geological survey of Denmark, and also worked as a consultant for the [[Royal Navy Dockyard]].<ref name=":0" />

Sørensen was married twice. His second wife was Margrethe Høyrup Sørensen, who collaborated with him in his studies.<ref name=":0" />