Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

Finland Swedish baron, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer (1832–1901)
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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 .

His professional roles included historian of cartography, cartographer, writer, geologist, geographer, and arctic explorer [1], with specific fields of study in geology and geography [1]. 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 [18][19][20]. 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][10].

Nordenskiöld was the parent of Erland Nordenskiöld and Gustaf Nordenskiöld [2][10]. The cause of his death was myocardial infarction [14], and he was buried at Västerljung cemetery [21].

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

Summary

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He died in Dalbyö gård[3]. He worked as a historian of cartography[4], cartographer[5], writer[6], geologist[7], and geographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld passed away in Dalbyö gård[3].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld passed away in Västerljungs församling[10].
  • Burial took place at Västerljung cemetery[11].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's father was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld[12].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's mother was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[13].
  • Among Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's spouses was Anna Maria Nordenskiöld[14].
  • A child of Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was Erland Nordenskiöld[15].
  • A child of Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was Gustaf Nordenskiöld[16].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
  • Swedish was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's native language[19].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's professions included historian of cartography[4].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's professions included cartographer[5].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld worked as a writer[6].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's professions included geologist[7].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's professions included geographer[8].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld worked as an arctic explorer[20].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's field of work was geology[21].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's field of work was geography[22].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held the position of member of the Second Chamber[23].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held the position of member of the Second Chamber[24].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held the position of member of the Second Chamber[25].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held the position of seat 12 of the Swedish Academy[26].
  • Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. His father was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld[12]. His mother was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[13]. Swedish was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Imperial Alexander University[28], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[29], in Russian Empire[30], founded in 1827[31] and University of Helsinki[32], a public university[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1640[35], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of cartography[4], cartographer[5], writer[6], geologist[7], geographer[8], and arctic explorer[20]. Fields of work include geology[21], a branch of science[37] and geography[22], an academic discipline[38]. Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was employed by Stockholm University[39]. Positions held include member of the Second Chamber[23], a member of the parliament of Sweden[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1867[42]; seat 12 of the Swedish Academy[26]; and member of the Riksdag of the Estates[27], a member of the parliament of Sweden[43], in Sweden[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Murchison Medal[45], a medallion[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1873[48]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], a civil decoration[50], in Prussia[51], founded in 1842[52]; Constantin Medal[53], a medallion[54], in Russian Empire[55], founded in 1846[56]; Vega Medal[57], a science award[58], in Sweden[59]; Founder’s Medal[60]; and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[61].

Personal Life

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was married to Anna Maria Nordenskiöld[14]. Children include Erland Nordenskiöld[15], an anthropologist[62], 1877–1932[63], of Sweden[64], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[65], specialised in archaeology[66] and Gustaf Nordenskiöld[16], an explorer[67], 1868–1895[68], of Sweden[69]. Political affiliations include Q10604782[70], a political party[71], in Sweden[72], founded in 1868[73] and "Ministeriella partiet"[74], a political party[75], in Sweden[76], founded in 1867[77].

Death and Burial

Recorded place of death include Dalbyö gård[3] and Västerljungs församling[10], a parish of the Church of Sweden[78], in Sweden[79]. Burial took place at Västerljung cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld include Nordenskiöld Glacier[80], a glacier[81], in Norway[82]; Nordenskiöld Land[83], an area[84], in Norway[85]; Nordenskiöldinkatu[86], a street[87], in Finland[88]; 2464 Nordenskiöld[89], an asteroid[90]; nordenskiöldine[91], a mineral species[92]; and Adolfbukta[93], a bay[94], in Norway[95].

Why It Matters

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]

Entities named for him include Nordenskiöld Glacier[80], a glacier[81], in Norway[82]; Nordenskiöld Land[83], an area[84], in Norway[85]; Nordenskiöldinkatu[86], a street[87], in Finland[88]; 2464 Nordenskiöld[89], an asteroid[90]; nordenskiöldine[91], a mineral species[92]; and Adolfbukta[93], a bay[94], in Norway[95].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld born?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld die?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld passed away in Dalbyö gård[3].

Who were Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's parents?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's father was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld[12]. Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's mother was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[13].

Who was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld married to?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's spouses include Anna Maria Nordenskiöld[14].

What did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld do for work?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld worked as historian of cartography[4], cartographer[5], writer[6], geologist[7], and geographer[8].

Where did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld go to school?

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was educated at Imperial Alexander University[28] and University of Helsinki[32].

What awards did Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld receive?

Honors received include Murchison Medal[45], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], Constantin Medal[53], and Vega Medal[57].

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