Anders Celsius
Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist (1701-1744)
1701 — 1744
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist (1701-1744)
Born
December 8, 1701
Died
1744 (age ~43)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
astronomer, physicist, mathematician
SwedenBorn in UppsalaDied in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
1701
Born in Uppsala (1701-12-08)
1736
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1739
PositionRector of the University of Uppsala (1739–1739)
1743
PositionRector of the University of Uppsala (1743–1743)
1744
Died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
About
Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician. He was professor of astronomy at Uppsala University from 1730 to 1744, but traveled from 1732 to 1735 visiting notable observatories in Germany, Italy and France. He founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741, and in 1742 proposed the centigrade temperature scale, which was later renamed Celsius in his honour.
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Who is Anders Celsius?+
Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician. He was professor of astronomy at Uppsala University from 1730 to 1744, but traveled from 1732 to 1735 visiting notable observatories in Germany, Italy and France. He founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741, and in 174
What does the name Anders mean?+
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Anders Celsius born?+
Anders Celsius was born on December 8, 1701.
When did Anders Celsius die?+
Anders Celsius died in 1744, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Anders is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Anders — December 8, 1701
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Legend.
— anon
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