Jakob Gadolin

Summary

Jakob Gadolin is a human^[1]. He was born in Strängnäs city congregation^[2]. He was born on October 24, 1719^[3]. He died in Turku^[4]. He died on September 26, 1802^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], astronomer^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Strängnäs city congregation^[2], Jakob Gadolin…
• Jakob Gadolin died in Turku^[4].
• Jakob Gadolin was born on October 24, 1719^[3].
• Jakob Gadolin was born on October 13, 1719^[11].
• Jakob Gadolin died on September 26, 1802^[5].
• A child of Jakob Gadolin was Johan Gadolin^[12].
• A child of Jakob Gadolin was Q137945818^[13].
• A child of Jakob Gadolin was Gustaf Gadolin^[14].
• Jakob Gadolin held citizenship in Sweden^[15].
• Swedish was Jakob Gadolin's native language^[16].
• Jakob Gadolin is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[17].
• Jakob Gadolin's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Jakob Gadolin's professions included theologian^[7].
• Jakob Gadolin's professions included astronomer^[8].
• Jakob Gadolin's professions included Lutheran pastor^[9].
• Jakob Gadolin held the position of Bishop of Turku^[18].
• Among Jakob Gadolin's employers was Royal Academy of Turku^[19].
• Jakob Gadolin was educated at Royal Academy of Turku^[20].
• Jakob Gadolin's doctoral advisor was Anders Celsius^[21].
• Jakob Gadolin's doctoral advisor was Samuel Klingenstierna^[22].
• A notable student of Jakob Gadolin was Anders Johan Lexell^[23].
• Jakob Gadolin received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[24].
• Jakob Gadolin received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[25].
• Jakob Gadolin was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[26].
• Jakob Gadolin's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[27].

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Origins and Family

Jakob Gadolin was born in Strängnäs city congregation^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 24, 1719^[3] and October 13, 1719^[11]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[17]. Swedish was his native language^[16].

Education

Jakob Gadolin's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku^[20]. Doctoral advisors include Anders Celsius^[21], an astronomer^[28], 1701–1744^[29], of Sweden^[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[31], specialised in astronomy^[32] and Samuel Klingenstierna^[22], a mathematician^[33], 1698–1765^[34], of Sweden^[35], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], astronomer^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9]. Jakob Gadolin was employed by Royal Academy of Turku^[19]. He held the position of Bishop of Turku^[18]. A notable student of him was Anders Johan Lexell^[23]. He supervised Anders Johan Lexell as a doctoral student^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[24], a grade of an order^[38], in Sweden^[39] and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[25], a grade of an order^[40], in Sweden^[41].

Personal Life

Children include Johan Gadolin^[12], a chemist^[42], 1760–1852^[43], of Sweden^[44], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class^[45], specialised in chemistry^[46]; Q137945818^[13]; and Gustaf Gadolin^[14], a politician^[47], 1769–1843^[48], of Finland^[49], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class^[50]. Jakob Gadolin's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[27].

Death and Burial

Jakob Gadolin died on September 26, 1802^[5]. He passed away in Turku^[4].

Why It Matters

Jakob Gadolin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

His notable doctoral advisees include Anders Johan Lexell^[53], an astronomer^[54], 1740–1784^[55], of Sweden^[56], specialised in astronomy^[57].

FAQs

Where was Jakob Gadolin born?

Jakob Gadolin was born in Strängnäs city congregation^[2].

Where did Jakob Gadolin die?

Jakob Gadolin passed away in Turku^[4].

What did Jakob Gadolin do for work?

Jakob Gadolin worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], astronomer^[8], and Lutheran pastor^[9].

Where did Jakob Gadolin go to school?

Jakob Gadolin was educated at Royal Academy of Turku^[20].

What awards did Jakob Gadolin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[24] and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[25].