Jöns Svanberg

Swedish scientist
Person human Q4409938
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Summary

Jöns Svanberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nederkalix parish[2]. He was born on July 6, 1771[3]. He died in Alunda parish[4]. He died on January 15, 1851[5]. He worked as a priest[6], astronomer[7], mathematician[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nederkalix parish[2].
  • Jöns Svanberg passed away in Alunda parish[4].
  • Jöns Svanberg was born on July 6, 1771[3].
  • Jöns Svanberg died on January 15, 1851[5].
  • Jöns Svanberg is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Jöns Svanberg was Adolf Ferdinand Svanberg[12].
  • A child of Jöns Svanberg was Lars Fredrik Svanberg[13].
  • Jöns Svanberg held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Jöns Svanberg's professions included priest[6].
  • Jöns Svanberg's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Jöns Svanberg's professions included mathematician[8].
  • Jöns Svanberg worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Jöns Svanberg's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Jöns Svanberg held the position of vicar[16].
  • Jöns Svanberg held the position of rector[17].
  • Jöns Svanberg held the position of inspector at Östgöta nation[18].
  • Among Jöns Svanberg's employers was Uppsala University[19].
  • Jöns Svanberg's education included a stint at Uppsala University[20].
  • Jöns Svanberg's doctoral advisor was Fredrik Mallet[21].
  • A notable student of Jöns Svanberg was Carl Johan Malmsten[22].
  • Jöns Svanberg received the Lalande Prize[23].
  • Jöns Svanberg received the honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala[24].
  • Jöns Svanberg was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Jöns Svanberg was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[26].
  • Jöns Svanberg was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Jöns Svanberg was born in Nederkalix parish[2]. He was born on July 6, 1771[3].

Education

Jöns Svanberg was educated at Uppsala University[20]. His doctoral advisor was Fredrik Mallet[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], astronomer[7], mathematician[8], and naturalist[9]. Jöns Svanberg's field of work was astronomy[15]. He was employed by Uppsala University[19]. Positions held include vicar[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[28]; rector[17], an elective office[29]; and inspector at Östgöta nation[18]. A notable student of him was Carl Johan Malmsten[22]. Doctoral students include Emanuel Björling[30], a mathematician[31], 1808–1872[32], of Sweden[33]; Henrik Falck[34], 1791–1866[35]; and Nathanael af Schultén the Younger[36], a mathematician[37], 1794–1860[38], of Grand Duchy of Finland[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Lalande Prize[23], a science award[40], in France[41], founded in 1802[42] and honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala[24].

Personal Life

Children include Adolf Ferdinand Svanberg[12], a physicist[43], 1806–1857[44], of Sweden[45] and Lars Fredrik Svanberg[13], a chemist[46], 1805–1878[47], of Sweden[48].

Death and Burial

Jöns Svanberg died on January 15, 1851[5]. He died in Alunda parish[4]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jöns Svanberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jöns Svanberg born?

Jöns Svanberg's place of birth was Nederkalix parish[2].

Where did Jöns Svanberg die?

Jöns Svanberg died in Alunda parish[4].

What did Jöns Svanberg do for work?

Jöns Svanberg worked as priest[6], astronomer[7], mathematician[8], and naturalist[9].

Where did Jöns Svanberg go to school?

Jöns Svanberg was educated at Uppsala University[20].

What awards did Jöns Svanberg receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize[23] and honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q109478775. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . Q109478775. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . Östgötars minne. litteraturbanken.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . Östgötars minne. litteraturbanken.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [30] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [34] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [36] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Q109478775. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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