Olof Arrhenius

Swedish chemist (1895-1977)
Person human Q3351532
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Summary

Olof Arrhenius was born on November 2, 1895[1], in Kungsholm parish[2]. He died on May 8, 1977[3], in Grödinge parish[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], archaeologist[6], and biologist[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1895[9]
  • Father: Svante August Arrhenius[10]
  • Mother: Sofia Rudbeck[11]
  • Child: Gustaf Arrhenius[12], Anna Horn af Rantzien[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Arrhenius[17]
  • Given name: Olof[18], Vilhelm[19]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1945[20], Vem är det 1953[21], Vem är det 1955[22], Vem är det 1957[23], Vem är Vem? : Stor-Stockholm 1962[24], Vem är det 1963[25], Q21586310[26], Vem är det 1967[27], Vem är det 1969[28], Vem är det 1977[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]

FAQs

Where was Olof Arrhenius born?

Olof Arrhenius was born in Kungsholm parish[2].

Where did Olof Arrhenius die?

Olof Arrhenius died in Grödinge parish[4].

Who were Olof Arrhenius's parents?

Olof Arrhenius's father was Svante August Arrhenius[10]. Olof Arrhenius's mother was Sofia Rudbeck[11].

What did Olof Arrhenius do for work?

Olof Arrhenius worked as a chemist[5], archaeologist[6], and biologist[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → chemist, archaeologist, biologist
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    Idref id → 139922830
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