Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
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Summary
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was born on December 23, 1722[1], in Turinge[2]. He died on August 19, 1765[3], in Säter[4]. He worked as a fortifications officer[5], scientist[6], mineralogist[7], and chemist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Gabriel Cronstedt[10]
- Mother: Maria Elisabet Adlerberg[11]
- Spouse: Gertrud Charlotta Söderhielm[12]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
- Field of work: chemistry[14], mineralogy[15]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Axel Fredrik Cronstedt[18]
- Family name: Cronstedt[19]
- Given name: Axel[20]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23], Swedish[24]
- P14585: 66481[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Axel Fredrik Cronstedt include cronstedtite[26], a mineral species[27] and 19386 Axelcronstedt[28], an asteroid[29].
Why It Matters
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He is credited with the discovery of nickel[32], a chemical element[33]. Entities named for him include cronstedtite[26], a mineral species[27] and 19386 Axelcronstedt[28], an asteroid[29].
FAQs
Where was Axel Fredrik Cronstedt born?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's place of birth was Turinge[2].
Where did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt die?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt passed away in Säter[4].
Who were Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's parents?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's father was Gabriel Cronstedt[10]. Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's mother was Maria Elisabet Adlerberg[11].
Who was Axel Fredrik Cronstedt married to?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt's spouses include Gertrud Charlotta Söderhielm[12].
What did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt do for work?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt worked as a fortifications officer[5], scientist[6], mineralogist[7], and chemist[8].
What did Axel Fredrik Cronstedt discover?
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt is credited as discoverer of nickel[32].