Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
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Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was born on November 18, 1832, in Helsinki [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] and died on August 12, 1901, at Dalbyö gård [1][14][4][5][6][7][13][15][10][12]. His native language was Swedish [16], and he was the son of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld [10] and Sofia Margareta von Haartman [17]. He pursued education at the Imperial Alexander University and the University of Helsinki before working as an employer at Stockholm University [2][10].
His professional roles included historian of cartography, cartographer, writer, geologist, geographer, and arctic explorer [18][1], with specific fields of study in geology and geography . Among his recognitions were the Murchison Medal, the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, the Constantin Medal, the Vega Medal, the Founder's Medal, the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations, and two additional awards . He also held political and academic positions, serving as a member of the Second Chamber from 1870 to 1872, 1881 to 1887, and 1891 to 1893, as well as holding seat 12 of the Swedish Academy from 1893 to 1901 [1].
Nordenskiöld was the parent of Erland Nordenskiöld and Gustaf Nordenskiöld . The cause of his death was myocardial infarction [19][20][21], and he was buried at Västerljung cemetery [1][10].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Västerljungs församling[9]
- Place of burial: Västerljung cemetery[10]
- Father: Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld[11]
- Mother: Sofia Margareta von Haartman[12]
- Spouse: Anna Maria Nordenskiöld[13]
- Child: Erland Nordenskiöld[14], Gustaf Nordenskiöld[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16], Grand Duchy of Finland[17]
- Native language: Swedish[18]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[19], Finland Swedes[20]
- Occupation: arctic explorer[21], mineralogist[22], politician[23], botanist[24], aristocrat[25], botanical collector[26], polar explorer[27]
- Field of work: geology[28], geography[29]
- Position held: member of the Second Chamber[30], seat 12 of the Swedish Academy[31], member of the Riksdag of the Estates[32]
- Employer: Stockholm University[33]
- Educated at: Imperial Alexander University[34], University of Helsinki[35]
- Award received: Murchison Medal[36], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[37], Constantin Medal[38], Vega Medal[39], Founder’s Medal[40], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[41], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[42], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[43], Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[44], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[45], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[46], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[47], grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[48], Commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[49]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[50], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[51], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[52], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[53]
- Sex or gender: male[54]
- Member of political party: New Liberal Party[55], "Ministeriella partiet"[56]
- Commons category: Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld include Nordenskiöld Glacier[58], a glacier[59], in Norway[60]; Nordenskiöld Land[61], an area[62], in Norway[63]; Nordenskiöldinkatu[64], a street[65], in Finland[66]; 2464 Nordenskiöld[67], an asteroid[68]; nordenskiöldine[69], a mineral species[70]; and Adolfbukta[71], a bay[72], in Norway[73].
Why It Matters
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Entities named for him include Nordenskiöld Glacier[58], a glacier[59], in Norway[60]; Nordenskiöld Land[61], an area[62], in Norway[63]; Nordenskiöldinkatu[64], a street[65], in Finland[66]; 2464 Nordenskiöld[67], an asteroid[68]; nordenskiöldine[69], a mineral species[70]; and Adolfbukta[71], a bay[72], in Norway[73].
FAQs
Where was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld born?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Helsinki[1].
Where did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld die?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld passed away in Dalbyö gård[2].
Who were Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's parents?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's father was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld[11]. Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's mother was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[12].
Who was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld married to?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's spouses include Anna Maria Nordenskiöld[13].
What did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld do for work?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld worked as a historian of cartography[3], cartographer[4], writer[5], geologist[6], and geographer[7].
Where did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld go to school?
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was educated at Imperial Alexander University[34] and University of Helsinki[35].
What awards did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld receive?
Honors received include Murchison Medal[36], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[37], Constantin Medal[38], and Vega Medal[39].