Anders Chydenius
Swedish priest and politician (1729–1803)
1729 — 1803
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish priest and politician (1729–1803)
Born
February 26, 1729
Died
1803 (age ~74)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, physician, priest
SwedenBorn in Sotkamo parish villageDied in Kokkola
1729
Born in Sotkamo parish village (1729-02-26)
1800
AwardKnight of the Order of the Polar Star
1803
Died in Kokkola
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anders Chydenius?+
Anders Chydenius is Swedish priest and politician (1729–1803). Born in 1729.
What does the name Anders mean?+
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Anders Chydenius born?+
Anders Chydenius was born on February 26, 1729.
When did Anders Chydenius die?+
Anders Chydenius died in 1803, at approximately 74 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 — February 26, 1729
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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