Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld

Finnish mineralogist (1792–1866)
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Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld
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Summary

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mäntsälä[2]. He was born on October 12, 1792[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 2, 1866[5]. He worked as a mineralogist[6] and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was born in Mäntsälä[2].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was born on October 12, 1792[3].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld died on February 2, 1866[5].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld died on February 21, 1866[9].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's father was Adolf Gustaf Nordenskiöld[10].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's mother was Hedvig Eleonora Lilliehöök af Fårdala[11].
  • Among Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's spouses was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[12].
  • A child of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld[13].
  • A child of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was Nils Karl Nordenskiöld[14].
  • A child of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was Nils Otto Nordenskiöld[15].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Swedish was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's native language[17].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[18].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's professions included mineralogist[6].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld worked as a geologist[7].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's field of work was mineralogy[19].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's field of work was prospecting[20].
  • A notable student of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld[21].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[23].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[25].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[26].
  • Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Mäntsälä[2]. He was born on October 12, 1792[3]. His father was Adolf Gustaf Nordenskiöld[10]. His mother was Hedvig Eleonora Lilliehöök af Fårdala[11]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[18]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mineralogist[6] and geologist[7]. Fields of work include mineralogy[19], a branch of geology[28] and prospecting[20], an activity[29]. A notable student of Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld was Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[23], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[25], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[26], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39].

Personal Life

Among Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's spouses was Sofia Margareta von Haartman[12]. Children include Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld[13], a historian of cartography[40], 1832–1901[41], of Sweden[42], awarded the Murchison Medal[43], specialised in geology[44]; Nils Karl Nordenskiöld[14], 1837–1889[45]; and Nils Otto Nordenskiöld[15], 1834–1916[46], of Grand Duchy of Finland[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1866[5] and February 21, 1866[9]. Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld born?

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's place of birth was Mäntsälä[2].

Where did Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld die?

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's parents?

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's father was Adolf Gustaf Nordenskiöld[10]. Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's mother was Hedvig Eleonora Lilliehöök af Fårdala[11].

Who was Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld married to?

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld's spouses include Sofia Margareta von Haartman[12].

What did Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld do for work?

Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld worked as mineralogist[6] and geologist[7].

What awards did Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[23], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[25].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Sofia Margareta von Haartman
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  2. 5w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Finnish mineralogist (1792–1866)
    Given name → Nils, Gustaf
    Date of death → +1866-02-02T00:00:00Z, +1866-02-21T00:00:00Z
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  3. 18w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/36495|batch #36495]]: P1066 student till, blf.fi, inverse"
  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Helsinki
    Award received → —
    Child → Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, Nils Karl Nordenskiöld, Nils Otto Nordenskiöld
    Instance of → human
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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