Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld: Biography, Facts and Career
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Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (; 18 November 1832 – 12 August 1901) was a Finland-Swedish aristocrat, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer. He was a member of the noble Nordenskiöld family of scientists and held the title of a friherre (baron). Born in the Grand Duchy of Finland in the Russian Empire, he was forced to move to Sweden in 1857 due to his political activity, where he became a member of the Parliament of Sweden and of the Swedish Academy. He led the Vega Expedition along the northern coast of Eurasia in 1878–1879. This was the first complete crossing of the Northeast Passage. Initially a troubled enterprise, the successful expedition is considered to be among the highest achievements in the history of Swedish science.
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- Full name: Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
- Born: 1832-11-18
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q156749
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Who is Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld?
Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (; 18 November 1832 – 12 August 1901) was a Finland-Swedish aristocrat, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer.
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Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld is Sweden.
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Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was born on 1832-11-18.
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