About Axel Erdmann
Lived 1814 – 1869 (aged 55). Axel Erdmann was a Swedish geologist, mineralogist and chemist.
Axel Joachim Erdmann (August 12, 1814 – December 1, 1869) was a Swedish geologist, mineralogist and chemist. He was the father of the geologist Edvard Erdmann and the linguist Axel Erdmann.
Erdmann was a member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences from 1846, becoming preses (chairman) in 1868.
In 1850 Erdmann became a teacher at Bergsskolan (School of mining and mountain engineering) in Falun, and in 1852 also a teacher at Högre artilleriläroverket (The Higher Artillery School, which also was an educational institute for officers in technical service as well as both military and civil engineers) in Marieberg, Stockholm. Erdmann was given the title of professor in 1854.
In 1858, Erdmann founded the Geological Survey of Sweden and remained the general director until 1869.
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Who was Axel Erdmann?
Swedish geologist
When was Axel Erdmann born?
Axel Erdmann was born on 12 August 1814 in Parish of St Gertrud of Germany.
When did Axel Erdmann die?
Axel Erdmann died on 1 December 1869 in Storkyrkoförsamlingen.
What was Axel Erdmann's occupation?
Axel Erdmann was a geologist, mineralogist and chemist.
What nationality was Axel Erdmann?
Axel Erdmann was Swedish.
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