Erik Erik Nordenskiöld
Finland Swedish baron, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer (1832–1901)
1832 — 1901
Quick Facts
Profession
Finland Swedish baron, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer (1832–1901)
Born
November 18, 1832
Died
1901 (age ~69)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, geographer
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in HelsinkiDied in Dalbyö gård
1832
Born in Helsinki (1832-11-18)
1862
Positionmember of the Riksdag of the Estates (1862–1866)
1868
AwardKnight of the Order of the Polar Star
1869
AwardOfficer of the Order of the Crown of Italy
1869
AwardFounder’s Medal
1870
Positionmember of the Second Chamber (1870–1872)
About
Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld 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).
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Who is Erik Erik Nordenskiöld?+
Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld 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).
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik Erik Nordenskiöld born?+
Erik Erik Nordenskiöld was born on November 18, 1832.
When did Erik Erik Nordenskiöld die?+
Erik Erik Nordenskiöld died in 1901, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — November 18, 1832
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Legend.
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