Axel Gadolin

Russian mineralogist (1828-1892)
Person human Q792420
Axel Gadolin
«Военная энциклопедия» Ивана Дмитриевича Сытина. (Санкт-Петербург; Том 7, 1912 год). · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Axel Gadolin

Summary

Axel Gadolin is a human[1]. Born in Somero[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1828[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 27, 1892[5]. He worked as a mineralogist[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Somero[2], Axel Gadolin…
  • Axel Gadolin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Axel Gadolin was born on June 24, 1828[3].
  • Axel Gadolin died on December 27, 1892[5].
  • Axel Gadolin's father was Q137945818[9].
  • Among Axel Gadolin's spouses was Fanny Elisabeth von Wendt[10].
  • Axel Gadolin held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Axel Gadolin's professions included mineralogist[6].
  • Axel Gadolin worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Axel Gadolin's field of work was mineralogy[12].
  • Axel Gadolin's field of work was crystallography[13].
  • Axel Gadolin was employed by Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology[14].
  • Axel Gadolin was employed by Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy[15].
  • Axel Gadolin was educated at Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy[16].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Axel Gadolin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22].
  • Axel Gadolin was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Axel Gadolin was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Axel Gadolin was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Axel Gadolin is recorded as male[26].
  • Axel Gadolin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Axel Gadolin's place of birth was Somero[2]. He was born on June 24, 1828[3]. His father was Q137945818[9].

Education

Axel Gadolin's education included a stint at Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Natural Sciences[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mineralogist[6] and military personnel[7]. Fields of work include mineralogy[12], a branch of geology[29] and crystallography[13], a branch of physics[30]. Employers include Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology[14], a higher education institution[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1828[33], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[34] and Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy[15], a military academy[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1820[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1831[48]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[49], in Russian Empire[50].

Personal Life

Among Axel Gadolin's spouses was Fanny Elisabeth von Wendt[10].

Death and Burial

Axel Gadolin died on December 27, 1892[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Axel Gadolin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Axel Gadolin born?

Axel Gadolin was born in Somero[2].

Where did Axel Gadolin die?

Axel Gadolin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Axel Gadolin's parents?

Axel Gadolin's father was Q137945818[9].

Who was Axel Gadolin married to?

Axel Gadolin's spouses include Fanny Elisabeth von Wendt[10].

What did Axel Gadolin do for work?

Axel Gadolin worked as mineralogist[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Axel Gadolin go to school?

Axel Gadolin was educated at Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy[16].

What awards did Axel Gadolin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[18], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q135037489. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q135037489. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q135037489. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q135037489. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q135037489. wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class +12
    Employer Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy
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