Anders Gustaf Ekeberg
Swedish chemist
1767 — 1813
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish chemist
Born
January 15, 1767
Died
1813 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
SwedenBorn in Hedvig Eleonora parishDied in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
1767
Born in Hedvig Eleonora parish (1767-01-15)
1813
Died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
About
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg was a Swedish analytical chemist who discovered tantalum in 1802. Notably, he was deaf.
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Who is Anders Gustaf Ekeberg?+
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg was a Swedish analytical chemist who discovered tantalum in 1802. Notably, he was deaf.
What does the name Anders mean?+
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Anders Gustaf Ekeberg born?+
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg was born on January 15, 1767.
When did Anders Gustaf Ekeberg die?+
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg died in 1813, at approximately 46 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 — January 15, 1767
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
Would you name your baby Anders?
Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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