Sven Rinman

Swedish chemist and mineralogist (1720-1792)
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Summary

Sven Rinman was born on June 23, 1720[1], in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He died on December 20, 1792[3], in Eskilstuna parish[4]. He worked as a metallurgist[5], chemist[6], writer[7], and mineralogist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: June 12, 1720[10]
  • Father: Gustaf Rinman[11]
  • Mother: Magdalena Leijonmarck[12]
  • Child: Carl Rinman[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
  • Position held: Q140307862[15]
  • Student: Christian Johansén[16], Lars af Segerström[17]
  • Notable work: Bergwerks lexicon[18]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of Vasa[19]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Sven Rinman[22]
  • Family name: Rinman[23]
  • Given name: Sven[24]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[25]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Sven Rinman include rinmanite[26], a mineral species[27].

Why It Matters

Sven Rinman has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include rinmanite[26], a mineral species[27].

FAQs

Where was Sven Rinman born?

Sven Rinman's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].

Where did Sven Rinman die?

Sven Rinman died in Eskilstuna parish[4].

Who were Sven Rinman's parents?

Sven Rinman's father was Gustaf Rinman[11]. Sven Rinman's mother was Magdalena Leijonmarck[12].

What did Sven Rinman do for work?

Sven Rinman worked as a metallurgist[5], chemist[6], writer[7], and mineralogist[8].

What awards did Sven Rinman receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Vasa[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → metallurgist, chemist, writer +1
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Bergwerks lexicon
    Given name → Sven
    Position held → Q140307862
    Father → Gustaf Rinman
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