Johan August Arfwedson
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Summary
Johan August Arfwedson was born on January 12, 1792[1], in Finnerödja[2]. He died on October 28, 1841[3], in Bilbao[4]. He worked as a chemist[5] and notary[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 4, 1792[8]
- Father: Jacob Arfwedson[9]
- Mother: Anna Elisabet Holterman[10]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
- Field of work: chemistry[12]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Jöns Jacob Berzelius[14]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Arfwedson[17]
- Given name: Johan[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[19]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Johan August Arfwedson include arfvedsonite[20], a mineral species[21].
Why It Matters
Johan August Arfwedson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
He is credited with the discovery of lithium[24], a chemical element[25]. Entities named for him include arfvedsonite[20], a mineral species[21].
FAQs
Where was Johan August Arfwedson born?
Johan August Arfwedson was born in Finnerödja[2].
Where did Johan August Arfwedson die?
Johan August Arfwedson passed away in Bilbao[4].
Who were Johan August Arfwedson's parents?
Johan August Arfwedson's father was Jacob Arfwedson[9]. Johan August Arfwedson's mother was Anna Elisabet Holterman[10].
What did Johan August Arfwedson do for work?
Johan August Arfwedson worked as a chemist[5] and notary[6].
Where did Johan August Arfwedson go to school?
Johan August Arfwedson was educated at Uppsala University[13].
What did Johan August Arfwedson discover?
Johan August Arfwedson is credited as discoverer of lithium[24].