About Jöns Svanberg
Lived 1771 – 1851 (aged 79). Jöns Svanberg was a Swedish priest, astronomer, mathematician and naturalist.
Jöns Svanberg (1771–1851) was a Swedish clergyman and natural scientist.
Life
He was born on 6 July 1771 in Ytterbyn, Sweden and died on 15 January 1851 in Uppsala, Sweden.
Career
He entered Uppsala University at the age of 16. He received his Ph.D. in 1794. In 1806, he became the professor of surveying and in 1811 he became the professor of mathematics at Uppsala University.
In 1798, he became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. From 1803 to 1811, he was the secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1822, Svanberg was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.
Works
Honours
He was the founder of Upsala Simsällskap, the Uppsala swimming society. The mountain Svanbergfjellet is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jöns Svanberg?
Swedish scientist
When was Jöns Svanberg born?
Jöns Svanberg was born on 6 July 1771 in Nederkalix parish.
When did Jöns Svanberg die?
Jöns Svanberg died on 15 January 1851 in Alunda parish.
What was Jöns Svanberg's occupation?
Jöns Svanberg was a priest, astronomer, mathematician and naturalist.
What nationality was Jöns Svanberg?
Jöns Svanberg was Swedish.
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