Axel Fredrik Cronstedt

Swedish mineralogist and chemist (1722-1765)
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Axel Fredrik Cronstedt

Summary

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt is a human[1]. Born in Turinge[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1722[3]. He died in Säter[4]. He died on August 19, 1765[5]. He worked as a fortifications officer[6] and scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was born in Turinge[2].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt passed away in Säter[4].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was born on December 23, 1722[3].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt died on August 19, 1765[5].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's father was Gabriel Cronstedt[9].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's mother was Maria Elisabet Adlerberg[10].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was married to Gertrud Charlotta Söderhielm[11].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's professions included fortifications officer[6].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's professions included scientist[7].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's field of work was chemistry[13].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's field of work was mineralogy[14].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt is recorded as male[16].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's Commons category is recorded as Axel Fredrik Cronstedt[18].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's family name is recorded as Cronstedt[19].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's given name is recorded as Axel[20].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[22].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[24].

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Origins and Family

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was born in Turinge[2]. He was born on December 23, 1722[3]. His father was Gabriel Cronstedt[9]. His mother was Maria Elisabet Adlerberg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fortifications officer[6] and scientist[7]. Fields of work include chemistry[13], a branch of science[25] and mineralogy[14], a branch of geology[26].

Personal Life

Among Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's spouses was Gertrud Charlotta Söderhielm[11].

Death and Burial

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt died on August 19, 1765[5]. He passed away in Säter[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Axel Fredrik Cronstedt include cronstedtite[27], a mineral species[28] and 19386 Axelcronstedt[29], an asteroid[30].

Why It Matters

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He is credited with the discovery of nickel[33], a chemical element[34]. Entities named for him include cronstedtite[27], a mineral species[28] and 19386 Axelcronstedt[29], an asteroid[30].

FAQs

Where was Axel Fredrik Cronstedt born?

Born in Turinge[2], Axel Fredrik Cronstedt…

Where did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt die?

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt passed away in Säter[4].

Who were Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's parents?

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's father was Gabriel Cronstedt[9]. Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's mother was Maria Elisabet Adlerberg[10].

Who was Axel Fredrik Cronstedt married to?

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's spouses include Gertrud Charlotta Söderhielm[11].

What did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt do for work?

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt worked as fortifications officer[6] and scientist[7].

What did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt discover?

Axel Fredrik Cronstedt is credited as discoverer of nickel[33].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . libris.kb.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . libris.kb.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation fortifications officer, scientist
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